Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha and one of India’s youngest billionaires, was the guest of honour at the 21st graduation ceremony of the Class of 2025 at Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS). The event was graced by Nita Ambani, founder of the prestigious school and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation.
Photos shared on DAIS’s official Instagram show Kamath standing onstage alongside Nita Ambani, addressing the graduating students who were dressed in blue robes. Kamath, who kept his look casual with blue jeans and a black shirt, received a warm welcome with a bouquet of flowers before delivering his speech. Nita Ambani was seen in an elegant cream and gold suit, also addressing the crowd.
Nikhil Kamath’s presence as guest of honour is notable given his unconventional academic background. The Zerodha co-founder dropped out of high school around the age of 15 or 16 but went on to achieve extraordinary success in the finance industry. In a candid conversation with the CEO of LinkedIn last year, Kamath shared that he “hated” school and did not enjoy the traditional education system.
Despite the challenges of leaving formal education early, Kamath emphasized the importance of self-learning. “Dropping out of school and not pursuing formal higher education had its drawbacks. I was a fairly insecure young boy because my classmates of the time were in college… to overcompensate for that insecurity, I would read whatever I could get my hands on,” he revealed.
Kamath’s journey from a high school dropout to a billionaire entrepreneur highlights the diverse paths to success and serves as an inspiration for many young students. His participation in DAIS’s graduation ceremony alongside one of India’s most respected education leaders symbolizes a bridge between traditional academic achievement and unconventional success stories.
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