Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha , offers a compelling perspective on shaping long-term business strategies: look to the younger generation for inspiration. In a recent conversation with LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky for The Path video series, Kamath emphasized the importance of understanding what younger audiences value. “Don’t go to the previous generation to figure out what you should be doing 20 years from now.
Go look at what the kids are doing,” he advised, encouraging leaders to observe what a 16-year-old might want in the future. ET Year-end Special Reads 2024 Rewind: Elections, extreme weather, sporting glories, moments that made history, and heartfelt goodbyes Sensex & Nifty in 2025: Predictions, targets, must-have stocks for the new year From Adani bribery allegations to PayTM Bank ban: Six shocks that rocked India Inc in 2024 A Self-Made Success Story Kamath’s entrepreneurial journey began in ninth grade, reselling cell phones to his classmates. After dropping out of high school, he worked at a call center while teaching himself stock trading, which ultimately led him to a successful career in finance.
In 2010, Kamath co-founded Zerodha with his brother, building it into India’s largest trading platform, now boasting over 10 million users. His success has earned him a net worth of $3 billion, according to Forbes. In 2021, Kamath expanded his entrepreneurial reach by co-founding Gruhas, a venture capital firm focusing on cutting-edge industries like art.