Nithin Kamath, born on October 5, 1979, in Shivamogga, Karnataka, is an Indian entrepreneur known for his contributions to the financial technology sector. He began his journey in the stock market at the age of 17, managing his father's trading account. From 1997 to 2004, he worked as a self-employed proprietary trader, simultaneously working as a Senior Tele-sales Associate at a call center to supplement his income.