#NIJPodcast

Vijay Shekhar Sharma talks everything Fintech while sharing his personal journey, his take on what the next revolution will be, How he came up with the idea of the ubiquitous PayTM Soundbox, his goal and vision.

Watch the complete podcast and dive into a beautiful mind sharing its insights and story:

About the Speaker:

Sharma's tale is not merely a chronicle of financial triumph, but a testimony to youthful exuberance, relentless innovation, and an unyielding desire to contribute to society. His recent appointment to the board of management at Netaji Subhas University of Technology, Delhi, exemplifies his ongoing commitment to fostering educational advancement. His journey from a small town to the echelons of the entrepreneurial world serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring youngsters across the globe.

In 2010, he introduced Paytm, a digital payments and financial services behemoth that drastically simplified monetary transactions for the masses. Under Sharma's stewardship, Paytm morphed into India’s largest mobile-first financial services conglomerate, showcasing his acumen in harnessing emerging technologies.

With a net worth peaking at $2.35 billion in 2020, Sharma was lauded as India's second-youngest billionaire by Forbes.

Chapters:
00:00 - 00:51 - Promo
00:51 - 01:35 - Intro
01:35 - 02:24 - Why do we ‘Roll’ the Cameras
02:24 - 04:40 - Why ‘Vijay’ Won
04:40 - 08:37 - Childhood
08:37 - 10:46 - The prodigal Child
10:46 - 14:03 - Hindi Medium (Dis)Advantage ?
14:03 - 19:47 - A collegiate entrepreneur
19:47 - 23:04 - The Million Dollar Deal
23:04 - 31:15 - Paytm Vision
31:15 - 36:17 - Epiphany of Paytm
36:17 - 39:03 - New Age, New Ways
39:03 - 40:14 - Decisive leadership is critical
40:14 - 46:35 - The PM’s vision
46:35 - 51:22 - Bank Account is as fundamental as existence
51:22 - 54:52 - Why I Like the PM
54:52 - 57:22 - The Discovery of QR
57:22 - 01:01:02 - UPI - Made in India
01:01:02 - 01:07:40 - Paytm Soundbox everywhere
01:07:40 - 01:10:32 - Tech for the Last person
01:10:32 - 01:12:15 - Mobile credit - The Next revolution
01:12:15 - 01:15:55 - Silent Vaccination Revolution
01:15:55 - 01:17:16 - 5G Revolution
01:17:16 - 01:18:52 - India’s & Paytm’s Future

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