What Nxtt? is where business gets personal. Hosted by Saurabh Samdani, the podcast features raw, unfiltered conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, and leaders who've dared to think differently. Tune in for the stories, stay for the inspiration — and start asking yourself: What's nxtt?
How The Wealthy Think About Money, Risk & Investing | Anuj Kapoor, JM Financial | What Nxtt?
How do wealthy people really think about money?In this episode of What Nxtt?, Saurabh Samdani sits down with Anuj Kapoor, Managing Director & CEO – Private Wealth, @jmfinancialgroup (https://www.youtube.com/@jmfinancialgroup) @jmfinancialservicesltd (https://www.youtube.com/@jmfinancialservicesltd) , for a deep conversation on money, investing, risk and wealth creation.We discuss how investing changes as wealth grows, how a ₹100 crore portfolio is approached, realistic return expectations, why entrepreneurs take huge risks in their own businesses but hesitate elsewhere, what people actually pay a wealth manager for, why wealthy investors hold cash, private markets, succession and much more.We also explore one of the biggest questions around money:How much money is actually enough?If you are an entrepreneur, investor or simply want to understand how wealthy people think about money, this conversation is for you.Subscribe to What Nxtt? for more conversations on business, money, leadership and what’s next.#WhatNxtt (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/whatnxtt) #AnujKapoor (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/anujkapoor) #Investing (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/investing) #Money (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/money) #Wealth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wealth) #WealthManagement (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wealthmanagement) #Business (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/business) #Entrepreneurship (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship) #FinancialFreedom (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/financialfreedom) #JMFinancial (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jmfinancial)
11 Sept 2026
Suresh Narayanan: The FMCG Playbook, Maggi Crisis & Leadership Under Pressure
This conversation features Suresh Narayanan, a seasoned business leader, discussing his philosophy on leadership, crisis management, and the FMCG industry. Drawing from his four decades of experience—including the Maggi crisis, the Arab Spring, and the COVID-19 pandemic—he shares insights from his book, Courage Under Fire.
Crisis Management Philosophy (04:56 - 06:46):Narayanan emphasizes a people-centered approach. He argues that true leadership is about building trust, maintaining transparency, and providing hope to employees, especially during uncertain times.
The Maggi Crisis (14:23 - 23:06): He recounts taking charge during the Maggi controversy, noting that he approached the situation with five critical questions, focusing primarily on the well-being of his team and stakeholders. The successful relaunch of the brand in 2015 was built on his conviction that the product was safe and on maintaining open, honest communication with consumers.
Leadership Lessons (06:46 - 11:31): Reflecting on his early career, including shutting down a factory at age 22, he highlights the importance of conscientious leadership. He believes that leaders must handle difficult decisions with fairness and dignity to maintain organizational integrity.
Innovation & Consumer Insights (36:55 - 43:06):Narayanan explains that while brands like KitKat might vary by region to suit local tastes and climates, the core promise of a product remains consistent. He views failure in innovation as an inherent part of growth and encourages smaller companies to focus on their unique strengths when scaling.
Success vs. Happiness (47:20 - 48:26): In his view, success is relative, whereas happiness is absolute. He defines it as a feeling of contentment that comes from acting with one's conscience, values, and purpose intact.
11 Sept 2026
What Should You Build for the Next 10 Years? AI, Chips & Deep Tech with Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao
Episode Overview
In this episode of What Nxtt?, host Saurabh Samdani sits down with Professor V. Ramgopal Rao, an industry veteran and academic leader, to decode the complex world of Deep Tech, Semiconductors, and Artificial Intelligence for entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Key Discussion Points
Demystifying Deep Tech: Learn why deep tech is defined by intellectual property (IP) and high barriers to entry, rather than just using existing AI tools (14:55 - 18:06).
The Semiconductor Ecosystem: A breakdown of where India can win—moving beyond expensive fabrication to focus on sensors, design, and specialty chemicals(44:46 - 54:01).
Bridging the Lab-to-Market Gap: Insights into why many Indian research prototypes fail to reach commercial scale and how industry-academia collaboration is the missing link (24:00 - 28:40).
Strategy for Traditional Businesses: Actionable advice for non-tech entrepreneurs on how to solve real-world industry pain points by leveraging local research and IP-driven innovations (1:21:14 - 1:26:55).
The Future of Autonomous Systems: Why the next big wave in India involves integrating AI into the physical world, from automated kitchens to specialized industrial robotics (1:18:24 - 1:20:45).
Why You Should Listen
If you're a business owner or aspiring entrepreneur wondering how to participate in the next decade of technological growth without being a tech expert, this conversation provides a pragmatic, grounded framework for building sustainable, high-value businesses.
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