Inside India’s Next Gen Startups | Nikhil Kamath ft. WTFund C2/24 Founders

Majority of the time, we see startup stories being glorified only in its peak of success. Building startups isn’t just about the highlight reel, it’s the subtle nuances which define the story. In fact, we think it’s pretty cool to see what it’s actually like building from the get go especially as a young founder.

In this video, The 9 startups, selected from the 2400 applications we received for WTFund Cohort 2/24, share what they’re building, how they navigate uncertainty, adapt to real-world challenges, and discover authentic paths to scaling their businesses. Watch as they share candid insights about the day-to-day realities of entrepreneurship, how they’re leveraging AI as a competitive advantage, and what strategies actually work in today’s rapidly evolving market.

WTFund C1/25 applications are now open and If you are a young entrepreneur building something cool, under or at the age of 25, you should apply.

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00:00 – Intro
01:00 – Armatrix – Snake like robotic arm for industrial inspection
07:12 – About WTFund
08:40 – Modus AI – Fraud Detection using AI
16:08 – Ai.gnosis – Autism screening using AI
23:36 – drnk – Reimagining young India’s third space culture
35:44 – BYTES – India’s First Vision based AI-Powered ADAS System
47:54 – InnerGize – Redefining Mental wellness with wearables
57:46 – ReferRush – Word-of-Mouth into a Sales Engine
1:09:01 – NASADYA – Innovating Solid-State Hydrogen Storage
1:11:30 – Neoperk – Revolutionizing Soil Testing
1:13:52 – Onto the next

#NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, Gruhas
Host of ‘WTF is’ & ‘People by WTF’ Podcast
Twitter: https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikhilkamathcio
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WTFund
India’s premiere non-dilutive grant fund for emerging entrepreneurs.
Twitter: https://x.com/TheWTFund
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/wtfund
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewtfund

Armatrix
“Armatrix builds snake-like robotic arms for automated industrial inspection in aviation, oil & gas, and defense.”
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/armatrix
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armatrix.in

Modus AI
“Modus AI is an AI-driven fraud detection co-pilot, helping financial institutions piece together fraudsters’ modus operandi faster”
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/modus-secure

Ai.gnosis
“Ai.gnosis is transforming autism screening with AI-powered, non-invasive diagnostics—delivering fast, affordable, and scalable detection using just a standard webcam.”
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aignosisai
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aignosis.in

drnk
“drnk is redefining young India’s third space culture through innovative beverages and unique spaces where the youth connect and experience premium beverages”
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/getdrnk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getdrnk.in

BYTES
“BYTES is building India’s First Vision based AI-Powered ADAS System to improve Two-Wheeler Safety by predicting and preventing accidents before they happen.”
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bytesrobotics
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bytes.robotics

InnerGize
“InnerGize is redefining mental wellness with its clinically validated mental health wearable that provides real-time stress and anxiety relief.”
Twitter: https://x.com/get_innergize
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/innergizee
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getinnergize

ReferRush
“ReferRush turns word-of-mouth into a sales engine—helping D2C brands unlock more revenue through customer referrals.”
Twitter: https://x.com/referrush
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/referrush
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/referrush

NASADYA
“Revolutionary solid-state hydrogen storage—safer, more efficient, and deployable on-site for hard-to-decarbonize industries like ammonia, data centers, and steel production.”
Twitter: https://x.com/NASADYA_
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nasadya

Neoperk
“Neoperk is revolutionizing soil testing with fast, chemical-free NIR spectroscopy solutions, making precision agriculture more accessible and scalable.”
Twitter: https://x.com/NeoperkL
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/neoperk-technologies-private-limited
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neoperk

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