A quick reply from Nithin Kamath inspired Manoj Ahirwar to keep building his startup. (Image credit: @manoj_ah/X)
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Moneycontrol15-01-2026, 23:23

Nithin Kamath's Quick Reply Ignites Entrepreneur's $200K Startup Success

  • Manoj Ahirwar, a Singapore-based Indian entrepreneur, cold-emailed Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath in 2022 and received a reply within an hour.
  • Although the pitch for investment didn't materialize, Kamath's prompt response deeply inspired Ahirwar.
  • Ahirwar's initial startup, MoneyFit, launched in Bengaluru in 2022, ceased operations the same year, but he launched a new venture a year later.
  • Inspired by Kamath's accessibility, Ahirwar persevered, and his current startup now generates over $200,000 (Rs 1.8 crore) in revenue.
  • Ahirwar shared his experience on X, highlighting how the quick reply gave him confidence to pursue his vision, leading to viral social media traction.

Why It Matters: Nithin Kamath's swift email response, though not an investment, inspired an entrepreneur to build a successful startup.

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