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Nikhil Kamath's Redemption: From Scandal to Thought Leader

2/14/2025

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Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, faced backlash in June 2021 for cheating in a charity chess match.
He redirected his efforts towards entrepreneurship, expanding Zerodha into India's leading discount brokerage.
Kamath launched the podcast “WTF is,” featuring influential guests, which helped reshape his image.
This shift transformed public perception, positioning him as a thought leader rather than a scandal figure.

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Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, faced backlash in June 2021 for cheating in a charity chess match.
He redirected his efforts towards entrepreneurship, expanding Zerodha into India's leading discount brokerage.
Kamath launched the podcast “WTF is,” featuring influential guests, which helped reshape his image.
This shift transformed public perception, positioning him as a thought leader rather than a scandal figure.