Raj Shamani
Entrepreneur, Angel Investor, Podcaster & Global Speaker
Raj Shamani (born 22 March 1996, Indore, Madhya Pradesh) is an Indian entrepreneur, angel investor, content creator, and global speaker. He is the director of Shamani Industries, a leading manufacturer of polymers and additives, and the host of Figuring Out, one of India's most-watched long-form business podcasts.
Raj has spoken at the United Nations and over 150 stages across 25+ countries. He has backed 20+ Indian startups as an angel investor, co-founded House of X, a D2C venture studio, and built one of India's largest personal brands in the business space — all before turning 30.
The Journey
From a factory floor in Indore to the United Nations, podcast studios, and venture-capital term sheets. Every milestone shaped the entrepreneur, investor, and creator Raj Shamani is today.
Born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Raj Shamani was born on 22 March 1996 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, into a Marwari business family. His father ran Shamani Industries, a leading Indian manufacturer of polymers and additives for the automotive and construction industries.
Early exposure to business
Growing up in a family manufacturing business, Raj began visiting factories and understanding supply chains from a young age. The Marwari business ethos of frugality, long-term thinking, and relationship-building shaped his early worldview.
Joined Shamani Industries
At age 16, Raj formally joined the family business, Shamani Industries. He started on the factory floor, learning procurement, manufacturing processes, and B2B distribution. This hands-on experience gave him a deep understanding of Indian manufacturing at scale.
Completed schooling at Daly College
Raj graduated from Daly College, Indore — one of India's oldest and most prestigious boarding schools. Founded in 1870, Daly College has educated generations of Indian business leaders and royalty.
First public speaking experience
Raj began speaking at local entrepreneurship events and college festivals in Indore. He shared raw, practical lessons from running a manufacturing business — a refreshing contrast to theoretical startup advice.
United Nations Speaker
Raj Shamani was invited to speak at the United Nations on youth entrepreneurship. This marked his arrival on the global stage. He would go on to speak at over 150 stages across 25+ countries, including TEDx and major business conferences.
Began building a personal brand on social media
Raj started posting business lessons on LinkedIn and Instagram. Unlike polished corporate content, his posts shared real numbers, failed experiments, and honest observations from running a factory. This authenticity built a rapidly growing audience.
Crossed 500K followers across platforms
By consistently posting daily business content, Raj grew his combined following to over 500,000. His content mix included factory walkthroughs, B2B sales tips, negotiation lessons, and honest reflections on family business dynamics.
Scaled personal brand to multi-million reach
Raj's Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube following crossed into the multi-millions. He became one of India's most-followed business voices, known for blending manufacturing expertise with startup culture insights.
Launched Figuring Out Podcast
Raj launched Figuring Out, a long-form interview podcast where he sits down with India's top founders, investors, and creators. The podcast quickly became one of India's most-watched business shows, available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
Started angel investing
Raj began writing angel cheques into early-stage Indian startups. His investment thesis focused on D2C brands, fintech, creator economy tools, and businesses with strong unit economics. He has since backed 20+ startups.
Co-founded House of X
Raj co-founded House of X, a venture studio and consumer brand house that builds and scales D2C brands in India. House of X applies his manufacturing and distribution expertise to create high-quality, mass-market consumer products.
Expanded Figuring Out into a media company
Figuring Out evolved from a podcast into a full media company with a team, production studio, and multiple content formats. The show regularly hosts India's unicorn founders, Bollywood celebrities, and global business leaders.
Founder, Investor & Podcaster
Raj Shamani continues to direct Shamani Industries, co-run House of X, host Figuring Out, mentor founders, and invest in the next generation of Indian startups. He splits his time between Indore, Mumbai, and international speaking engagements.
Philosophy
"You can't out-strategize hard work. Show up daily, share what you're learning, and the right people will find you. The best investment you can make is in your own clarity — know what you want, know what you're good at, and be honest about both."
Mission
Help a million Indians think bigger about business, money, and what's possible — through honest stories, early-stage capital, and conversations that don't shy away from the messy reality of building.
Frequently asked about Raj Shamani
Who is Raj Shamani?
Raj Shamani is an Indian entrepreneur, angel investor, content creator, and global speaker. He is the director of Shamani Industries, host of the Figuring Out podcast (one of India's most-watched business podcasts), and an active angel investor in 20+ Indian startups. He has spoken at the United Nations and over 150 stages across 25+ countries.
When and where was Raj Shamani born?
Raj Shamani was born on 22 March 1996 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. He grew up in a Marwari business family and joined his family's manufacturing business, Shamani Industries, at the age of 16.
How old is Raj Shamani?
Raj Shamani was born on 22 March 1996. He is currently in his late twenties and has been actively involved in business for over 12 years.
What is Raj Shamani's educational background?
Raj Shamani studied at Daly College, Indore, one of India's most prestigious boarding schools founded in 1870. Much of his real-world business education came from working inside Shamani Industries from age 16, handling procurement, manufacturing, and B2B distribution before he turned 20.
What is Raj Shamani's net worth?
Raj Shamani has not officially disclosed his net worth. His income streams include Shamani Industries (a multi-decade family manufacturing business), the Figuring Out podcast and media company, brand partnerships across Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, paid international speaking engagements, and a portfolio of 20+ early-stage startup investments. Public estimates vary widely and should be treated as speculation.
What companies and ventures does Raj Shamani run?
Raj Shamani is a director at Shamani Industries (a leading Indian manufacturer of polymers and additives), co-founder of House of X (a D2C venture studio), and founder of Figuring Out Media. He is also an active angel investor with a portfolio of 20+ Indian startups across D2C, fintech, consumer, and creator-economy categories. See the Ventures page for the latest portfolio.
What is the Figuring Out podcast?
Figuring Out is Raj Shamani's long-form interview podcast where he sits down with India's top founders, investors, creators, and cultural voices for honest conversations about business, money, and building. It is available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts and is one of the most-watched business podcasts in India.
Where is Raj Shamani from?
Raj Shamani was born and raised in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, in a Marwari business family. His family runs Shamani Industries, a manufacturing company based in Indore. Raj is based in India and travels internationally for speaking engagements, podcast collaborations, and investor meetings.
Has Raj Shamani spoken at the United Nations?
Yes, Raj Shamani spoke at the United Nations on youth entrepreneurship in 2017. This was a major milestone in his speaking career, and he has since addressed audiences at over 150 stages across more than 25 countries.
How can I contact Raj Shamani or be a guest on Figuring Out?
For brand collaborations, speaking enquiries, and partnerships, use the Contact page on this website. To pitch yourself as a guest on the Figuring Out podcast, fill out the form on the Be a Guest page — every application is reviewed by his team.