Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath is gearing up to release another blockbuster episode of his podcast, hot on the heels of his viral conversation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The second episode of "WTF Is Finance" will feature none other than legendary hedge fund manager Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates.
Viral Teaser Hints at Deep Financial Discourse
On Saturday, Kamath took to social media platform X to share a one-minute teaser of the upcoming episode, which quickly went viral. The clip promises a wide-ranging discussion on cryptocurrencies, wealth creation, and the critical wealth-to-money ratio. "WTF is Finance, Episode 2 - Ray Dalio. Coming Soon," Kamath announced, without revealing the exact release date.
In the preview, Dalio shares profound insights on the nature of wealth. "Wealth can easily be created. Wealth goes up and people feel wealthy, but their wealth isn't worth anything if you don't sell it, convert it into money to spend," he states, highlighting the current high ratio of wealth to money in the economy.
Dalio's Investment Wisdom Teased
The teaser strategically cuts off as Dalio begins to outline two crucial investment approaches, leaving the audience eager for more. "There are two important ways to invest. The first is what is my portfolio? Most investors should have between 5 and 15% of their portfolio in…," he says before the clip ends, masterfully building anticipation.
Internet Erupts with Excitement
The announcement sent waves of excitement across social media. Followers expressed their awe at Kamath's ability to secure such high-profile global guests back-to-back. One user highlighted Dalio's credentials, noting he is the billionaire genius behind Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund, and the author of the influential book "Principles."
Another user praised the podcast's rising global stature, commenting, "The Uber chief followed by Elon Musk followed by Ray Dalio. This is truly a global podcast now." Others were thrilled to see an Indian podcast platform attracting financial luminaries of Dalio's calibre, with one netizen exclaiming, "Ray Dalio on an Indian Podcast!! you’re reaching out to people, others have never thought about!"
Who is Ray Dalio?
Ray Dalio is the visionary founder of Bridgewater Associates, which he started from a two-bedroom apartment in New York City in 1975. Under his leadership, it grew into the world's largest hedge fund, now managing approximately $92 billion in assets. The firm is renowned for its unique "principle-based" investment philosophy.
Beyond investing, Dalio is a No.1 New York Times bestselling author, with seminal works like Principles: Life and Work and Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order to his name. His appearance on Nikhil Kamath's podcast marks a significant moment for the Indian fintech and investment community, offering direct access to the mind of one of finance's greatest thinkers.
