Success Documented

"A billion dollar notional trade in a day." | Quant Finance, Options and Hedging | Mr Rishi Kohli

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 Subscribe and Enjoy! #QuantInvesting #HedgeFundsIndia #RishiKohli #SystematicInvesting #InCred #AIinFinance #OptionsTrading #FinancePodcast #IndianMarkets #QuantFinance #AlgoTrading #MonsoonCapital #ProAlpha #LongShortStrategies #AlternativeInvestments #InvestmentStrategies #FinanceLeadership #IIMLucknow #IITKanpur #StockMarketIndia

"This is an area that would see explosive growth." | Finance, Sales, Pension Funds | Mr. Sriram Iyer

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 #HDFCPension #FinanceLeadership #PersonalFinance #RetirementPlanning #PensionFunds #FinancialLiteracy #IndianFinance #SuccessDocumented #FinancePodcast #InvestmentTips #SalesInFinance #ClientTrust #FinanceCareer #NPSIndia #MoneyMatters #WealthManagement #FinancialAdvice

"Challenges build competency" | Managing people and businesses | Corporate Leader Mr. Satish Jajoo

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 #SuccessDocumented #PodcastEpisode #LeadershipTalks #ExecutiveInsights #CorporateLeadership #AdityaBirlaGroup #Hindalco #UltraTechCement #CMOInsights #COOStories #CEOJourney #MarketingPrinciples #Adaptability #MentorshipMatters #CareerSwitch #HumanBehavior #CorporateValues #YoungProfessionals #CareerAdvice #BusinessLeadership #MarketingStrategy #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessPodcast #LearnFromLeaders #ProfessionalGrowth #WisdomWednesday #LeadershipLessons

"Good advertising kills a bad product quickly." | Marketing, Bollywood, Business | Mr Manish Porwal

Join us for an insightful conversation with Mr. Manish Porwal! As the CEO of Alchemist Marketing Solutions, Mr. Porwal has navigated the dynamic world of marketing, media, and entrepreneurship with remarkable success. In this episode of Success Documented, we explore his journey—from a middle-class childhood to career-defining pivots and adapting to new roles. He shares deep insights on human nature, the challenges of keeping employees motivated, and the evolving role of AI in marketing. We also discuss his thoughts on Bollywood, Sourav Ganguly, and Amitabh Bachchan, along with the dangers of surrounding yourself with "yes men" and the trouble with talent. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - About Mr Manish's Podcast 3:20 - Middle Class Childhood 8:10 - Pivots throughout Career 12:35 - Adapting to new Roles 15:15 - Human Nature 19:30 - Alchemist and Entrepreneurship 25:10 - How to Take Smart Risk 28:20 - Directing 29:50 - Keeping Employees 34:20 - Digital Marketing 37:50 - AI in Marketing 40:50 - Bollywood 42:30 - Sourav Ganguly 44:45 - Amitabh Bachan 46:50 - Yes Men, Trouble with Talent 52:20 - Tenets of Marketing 58:15 - Bringing Back Agency Respect 1:02:40 - Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self Like, Subscribe, and Comment for more! #MarketingStrategy #Entrepreneurship #AIinMarketing #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #BrandBuilding #SmartRisk #DigitalMarketing #SuccessDocumented #MarketingInsights #Bollywood #SouravGanguly #AmitabhBachchan #Advertising #StartupJourney #HumanNature #CareerPivots #AgencyLife #ConsumerBehavior

"India Embodies Entrepreneurship." | StartUps, Tech, Failures | Mikhil Innani, CEO Apollo Finvest

Join us for an deeply intriguing conversation with Mikhil Innani, is a serial entrepreneur, Co-Founding Pharmeasy, Founding Apollo Finvest, and Directing Disney Hotstar. From his love for technology to the Indian education system, fear of failure, and business regulations in India, Mikhil shares unparalleled wisdom that will challenge conventional thinking. This episode is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs, business leaders, and tech innovators. What You’ll Learn: - The mindset behind overcoming fear of failure -How the Dunning-Kruger Effect impacts decision-making -Why human nature’s peculiarities shape business strategies -The role of MBAs in running businesses -India’s business regulations and their effect on entrepreneurship Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - Who is Mikhil Innani? 02:50 - Love for Technology & Innovation 10:35 - The Indian Education System: Strengths & Shortcomings 12:50 - Fear of Failure & How to Overcome It 22:30 - The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Business & Life 29:30 - Understanding Human Nature’s Peculiarities 35:35 - Do MBAs Run Businesses Better? 41:35 - Business Regulation in India: A Challenge or Opportunity? 46:55 - Interesting Quotes & Lessons from Mikhil’s Journey 51:44 - Final Advice for Entrepreneurs This conversation is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and anyone curious about psychology and business dynamics. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations like this! #SuccessDocumented #MikhilInnani #Entrepreneurship #Technology #DunningKrugerEffect #BusinessGrowth #FearOfFailure #MBAsInBusiness #RegulationsInIndia #PsychologyOfSuccess #TechInnovation #StartupMindset #BusinessLeadership #PodcastInterview #MotivationalTalk