Join us for a power-packed episode featuring Mr. Rishi Kohli — one of the most influential figures in India’s quantitative investing landscape!

With over 21 years of experience across both the buy-side and sell-side of Indian financial markets, Mr. Kohli currently serves as the Managing Partner & CIO of Hedge Fund Strategies at InCred Alternatives. From pioneering option strategies in the early 2000s to launching India’s first quantitative hedge fund in 2007 and Asia’s first systematic managed futures fund in 2011 at ProAlpha (Monsoon Capital), Rishi’s career has been defined by bold firsts and deep innovation.

In this episode, we trace his journey — from his early days at ICICI Securities and SSKI to running billion-dollar notional trades, founding LAQSA Investments, and leading award-winning quant strategies at Avendus and InCred. He reflects on the mindset behind systematic investing, the evolution of AI/ML in finance, building and managing quant teams, and sector rotation models. We also dive into hedge fund implosions, bear markets, the future of alternatives in India, and lessons from WallStreetBets.

If you're a student of markets, fascinated by hedge funds, or looking to understand the real mechanics behind quant investing in India — this episode is a goldmine of experience, insight, and forward-thinking.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

1:10 - Mr Rishi Kohli's Journey in Finance

3:00 - Starting off at ICICI Securities

6:20 - Systematic Investing

7:20 - E-Mailing Nassim Taleb

8:30 - Time at SSKI

11:20 - Billion Dollar Notional Trade

12:00 - Leadership Early On

14:50 - Quant Outlook for the Indian Market

17:30 - How Rishi Kohli Invests

19:30 - Option Based Strategies

23:30 - AI and ML in Quant Finance

28:00 - Time at ProAlpha

31:00 - Managing Quants

36:50 - Sector Rotation Model

40:50 - Investing in a Bear Market

43:40 - Managing Volatility

45:10 - Hedge Funds Future in India

48:00 - Founding and Growing LAQSA

55:25 - Changing Regulations

58:30 - Hedge Fund Implosions

59:50 - WallStreetBets

1:01:00 - Advice to the Younger Generations

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Join us for an insightful episode featuring Mr. Sriram Iyer!

With nearly three decades of leadership experience across banking, capital markets, and financial product distribution, Mr. Iyer currently serves as the Managing Director & CEO of HDFC Pension Fund Management Ltd. In this episode, we explore his fascinating journey — from a structural engineering graduate to one of Asia’s top 20 pension fund executives.

Mr. Iyer shares his reflections on navigating career pivots, building trust with clients, and communicating complex financial ideas with clarity. We break down the principles of sales, dive into the history and future of pension funds, and understand how they can better reach the broader Indian population.

This episode is a masterclass in finance, trust-building, and leadership. Whether you're an aspiring finance professional or simply curious about personal finance, retirement planning, or the inner workings of the financial services industry — this conversation is full of clarity, depth, and timeless wisdom.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

01:05 - Mr Iyer's Journey in Finance

3:30 - Pivoting Roles

18:00 - Principles of Sales

30:40 - Dealing with different client bases

42:50 - Building Trust with Clients

48:30 - Pension Funds and their History

1:00:30 - What Mr Iyer would change about Pension Funds

1:05:00 - How pension funds can reach the masses

1:15:30 - Developments in the Financial Industry

1:21:03 - Pieces of advice for budding finance experts

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Join us for an insightgul episode featuring Mr. Satish Jajoo!

With an illustrious career across some of India’s most influential companies, Mr. Jajoo has held leadership roles as COO of Hindalco, and CMO of UltraTech Cement. In this episode, we trace his extraordinary corporate journey—from his early career days to navigating pivotal transitions across industries.

Mr. Jajoo shares valuable insights on adapting to change, learning from mentors, and leading with purpose in high-stakes environments. We delve into the core values that define the Aditya Birla Group, decode the fundamentals of marketing from his perspective, and explore his nuanced understanding of human behavior in the workplace.

From switching fields to managing people to sharing timeless advice for the younger generation, this conversation is packed with wisdom, reflection, and practical guidance from one of the sharpest minds in Indian industry.

Timsetamps:

0:00:30 - Introduction

0:00:55 - Mr Satish's Corporate Journey

0:14:00 - Mr Satish's mentor

19:50 - Switching Fields of Work

25:00 - Adapting to Change

27:30 - Aditya Birla Group Values

48:30 - Dealing with people, human nature

1:01:50 - Principles of Marketing

1:20:03 - Advice to the Younger Generation

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