GENERAL7 Sept 2026
From a failed 2005 sales pitch to building Zerodha Varsity: Nithin Kamath on Karthik Rangappa and the financial institute’s journey
Two Bangalore University students, who never cleared their exams, built Zerodha Varsity—now used by millions of investors daily. The key? They never tried to monetise it. What started as a failed 2005 sales pitch became a free financial education platform. For business owners, the lesson is simple: focus on genuine value, not quick profits.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Karthik Rangappa and Nithin Kamath built Zerodha Varsity after a failed 2005 sales pitch.
- Millions of investors use the platform every day.
- The founders never tried to monetise the platform, which was the secret to its success.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Consider sharing genuinely useful knowledge without charging for it first—it can build trust and audience before you think about monetisation.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
TaxQue News Desk
Share: