Nikhil Kamath Turns 40

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of WTFund, has turned 40 years old. His brother, Nithin Kamath, founder and CEO of Zerodha, shared a birthday post for him, highlighting their relationship and Nithin's early days as a CEO.

Nithin Kamath revealed that he receives emails, LinkedIn messages, and tweets addressed to Nikhil every day, with people often confusing the two brothers. This mix-up is not new, as Nithin mentioned that Nikhil has always been the person people turned to, even from a young age.

In the same post, Nithin Kamath also recalled Zerodha's first appearance in the press, which was 15 years ago on September 5. The article helped increase account openings from a few hundred per month to nearly 500, making Nithin believe he had found an early growth hack.

During Zerodha's early days, Nithin Kamath used the pseudonym 'Sachin' for speaking to clients during sales calls. He even met customers pretending to be Sachin, and once picked up a call as Sachin. This was a time when Zerodha was still in its early sales-led phase.

## Why it matters The story of the Kamath brothers highlights the importance of relationships and networking in business. Nikhil Kamath's ability to connect with people and build relationships has been a key factor in his success, and Nithin Kamath's early days as a CEO, including using a pseudonym, show the challenges and creative solutions that entrepreneurs face when building their companies.

The birthday post also showcases the close relationship between the two brothers, with Nithin Kamath looking up to Nikhil for guidance and support from a young age. As Nikhil Kamath turns 40, his achievements and contributions to the startup ecosystem, particularly through WTFund, are a testament to his hard work and dedication.