In 2022, an Indian entrepreneur based in Singapore pitched his startup to Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath over a cold email and was surprised to get a reply in just an hour. Although the pitch didn’t result in an investment, the quick response left a lasting impression on the founder. In his recent post on X, Manoj Ahirwar shared how the prompt reply gave him confidence to pursue his vision. Today, his startup is generating over $200,000 (about Rs 1.8 crore) in revenue.
“I reached out to Nithin Kamath back in 2020 when I launched my startup MoneyFit. I didn't expect a reply, but he responded within an hour,” Ahirwar wrote. “While I didn't end up getting investment from Zerodha, it was incredible to see how accessible he was. You could just reach out directly to the founder,” he added.
Rather than feeling discouraged, Akhirwar felt inspired and continued building.
‘’When I look back, I realise that my startup MoneyFit wasn't ready for investment, but I'm glad I tried anyway,’’ he concluded.
I reached out to Nithin Kamath back in 2020 when I launched my startup MoneyFit.I didn't expect a reply, but he responded within an hour. While I didn't end up getting investment from Zerodha, it was incredible to see how accessible he was. You could just reach out directly to… pic.twitter.com/0js1ncnK8w — Manoj Ahirwar (@manoj_ahi) January 15, 2026
Who is Manoj Ahirwar?
According to his LinkedIn profile, Manoj Ahirwar holds a B.Tech degree from the National Institute of Technology, Karnataka. He founded two startups before shutting them down.
After gaining experience in various roles for several years, he launched MoneyFit in Bengaluru in 2022, which ceased operations in 2022, and a year later, he launched his current venture.
The post quickly went viral, garnering massive traction across social media.
One user wrote, “That quick response from Nithin Kamath must have been really encouraging, especially early on with MoneyFit. It’s great when leaders stay so approachable!’’
Another user said, “That’s crazy that you just kept doing sh*t because most people just give up.”
A third user commened, “Looking back helps you to see where you stand today, that's so good you tried. Most people will think the same, he can't reply and leave, but you did it and got it.’’
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