41 min

S2 E2: Deepak Kothari - Painting A Blank Canvas: Deepak's Entrepreneurial Journey of FTCash The xMonks Drive

    • Self-Improvement

Did you know that over 80% of small businesses in India are self-funded and lack access to formal credit? That's a staggering figure that highlights the challenges faced by micro-business owners in getting the financial support they need to grow and thrive.
But our guest today, Deepak Kothari, is changing that. He co-founded ftcash, a company that's using technology to create a new model of finance that's tailored to the needs of small business owners.
In our conversation, Deepak shares some fascinating insights into his own journey, from growing up in Varanasi to co-founding ft cash in Mumbai. He also discusses the challenges of creating something from nothing and how that inspired him to help other micro-business owners.

About The Guest

Deepak Kothari is an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of ft cash, a Mumbai-based financial technology company that offers digital payments and lending solutions to micro and small businesses in India.
Born and raised in Varanasi, India, Deepak was exposed to entrepreneurship at an early age through his father, who ran a small business. After completing his engineering degree, Deepak worked in various roles in the tech industry before pursuing his MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.
It was during his time at IIM Ahmedabad that Deepak was inspired to create a business that would make a positive impact on society. In 2014, he co-founded ft cash, which has since grown into a leading provider of digital payments and lending solutions in India.
Through ft cash, Deepak is focused on helping micro and small businesses gain access to the financial tools they need to thrive. The company's innovative solutions enable business owners to accept digital payments, access loans, and manage their finances in real-time.
Deepak is passionate about using technology to drive social change and improve access to financial services for underserved communities. Under his leadership, ft cash has been recognized as a leader in financial inclusion and has won several awards for its innovative approach to digital finance.
With his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to making a positive impact on society, Deepak Kothari is a true visionary in the world of fintech.

Did you know that over 80% of small businesses in India are self-funded and lack access to formal credit? That's a staggering figure that highlights the challenges faced by micro-business owners in getting the financial support they need to grow and thrive.
But our guest today, Deepak Kothari, is changing that. He co-founded ftcash, a company that's using technology to create a new model of finance that's tailored to the needs of small business owners.
In our conversation, Deepak shares some fascinating insights into his own journey, from growing up in Varanasi to co-founding ft cash in Mumbai. He also discusses the challenges of creating something from nothing and how that inspired him to help other micro-business owners.

About The Guest

Deepak Kothari is an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of ft cash, a Mumbai-based financial technology company that offers digital payments and lending solutions to micro and small businesses in India.
Born and raised in Varanasi, India, Deepak was exposed to entrepreneurship at an early age through his father, who ran a small business. After completing his engineering degree, Deepak worked in various roles in the tech industry before pursuing his MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.
It was during his time at IIM Ahmedabad that Deepak was inspired to create a business that would make a positive impact on society. In 2014, he co-founded ft cash, which has since grown into a leading provider of digital payments and lending solutions in India.
Through ft cash, Deepak is focused on helping micro and small businesses gain access to the financial tools they need to thrive. The company's innovative solutions enable business owners to accept digital payments, access loans, and manage their finances in real-time.
Deepak is passionate about using technology to drive social change and improve access to financial services for underserved communities. Under his leadership, ft cash has been recognized as a leader in financial inclusion and has won several awards for its innovative approach to digital finance.
With his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to making a positive impact on society, Deepak Kothari is a true visionary in the world of fintech.

41 min