Shrini Viswanath: Dons of Dalal Street: Upstox Co-founder Shrini Viswanath’s first bet was a US stock

Stock broker Shrini Viswanath, who is the founder of the discount broking platform Upstox, shared that his journey in investing began with Wall Street when he invested in the company he was working for. He emphasized the importance of investing in the company you work for, as the work you do can impact the share price and ultimately your wealth. His investing journey started in the US with the purchase of stock from Cerner Healthcare, which sparked his interest in investing.

His interest in finance led him to co-found Upstox, which he started at a young age after working at companies like Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. He highlighted the challenges faced in the early stages of Upstox, including the struggle for funding and the need to be self-sustainable.

Despite the challenges, Upstox grew to serve over 14 million customers. Shrini credited his co-founders for their influence and support throughout the entrepreneurial journey. Outside of work, Shrini is passionate about health and fitness, and enjoys reading autobiographies for inspiration.

His advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to be prepared for the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in facing challenges along the way.