Finance With Sharan
Hosted by Finance With Sharan
A finance podcast where an Indian fintech founder interviews experts to simplify geopolitics, investing, and wealth-building for a young audience.
A video interview show, also called The 1% Club Show, where host Sharan Hegde talks with experts about money and markets. Episodes break down complex current events, from geopolitical conflicts to AI bubble speculation, connecting them to concrete effects on an average Indian investor's portfolio. The channel mixes long-form discussions with numerous short, viral clips edited from the main interviews.
“The show's primary distinction is the host's technique of summarizing guests' complex arguments into simple, direct questions (e.g., "So basically, war is good for business?"). This makes high-level geopolitical and financial theories accessible to a broader audience.”
Who hosts this show
Sharan Hegde is the founder and CEO of 1% Club, a financial education and fintech platform in India. A Columbia MBA dropout and former consultant, he gained popularity by creating finance content that simplifies complex topics like investing, taxes, and retirement planning. Hegde has been featured in Forbes, The Economic Times, and other publications for his work as a 'finfluencer' turned entrepreneur.
Credentials & credits
- Founder & CEO of 1% Club
- Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia (2023)
- Featured in The Economic Times, Mint, and Times of India
- Former consultant at KPMG and PwC
- Columbia MBA dropout
Other ventures
- 1% Club (Financial education & fintech app)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- India
- Region
- india
When new episodes drop
- 01Gold & Bitcoin Can Make You RICH!Jun 26, 2026 · 56s
- 02When will AI Bubble Pop?Jun 23, 2026 · 45s
- 03Truth About SpaceX IPOJun 23, 2026 · 38s
- 04India or China Which Is Better?Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min
- 05India's Secret Nuclear StrikeJun 22, 2026 · 34s
- 06Money Management 101Jun 22, 2026 · 36s
- 07
- 08
Notable episodes
- 01They Ended War So Google, OpenAI & SpaceX IPO Could Profit - The Full Reveal | Vivek Sehrawat | FWS
Presents a provocative theory connecting orchestrated geopolitical events directly to the timing of major AI company IPOs.
- 02Dead Gold, Crashing Rupee & AI Jobs Crisis: Gen Z Is India's Last Real Chance | Madurai Veeran |FWS
A classic 'rags-to-riches' story featuring a guest who went from earning ₹10/day to a ₹12 crore net worth, offering inspirational and practical advice.
- 03Gold & Bitcoin Can Make You RICH!
This short clip concisely explains a complex theory on how a single US policy decision could cause both gold and Bitcoin prices to rise.
What you'll be asked on this show
Sharan Hegde opens interviews either by establishing a guest's origin story ("What was your first job?") or by asking for a high-level summary of a complex situation ("Give me a quick download of what is happening right now."). His signature probing technique involves paraphrasing a guest's point into a simplified, often blunt, question for confirmation ("So you are a multi-millionaire now?"). This serves to both clarify the information and emphasize key takeaways for his audience. He tends to drill down on specific numbers, like portfolio allocations, rather than pushing back on a guest's core thesis. He allows guests ample time to explain their theories without significant interruption.
The show uses a standard split-screen interview format with lower-third graphics identifying the speakers. Host Sharan Hegde often frames episodes around a dramatic hook, like a 'rags-to-riches' story or a global conspiracy theory. The podcast is a core marketing channel for his 1% Club brand, which is frequently promoted.
Questions Finance With Sharan keeps coming back to
12 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when Finance With Sharan reaches for it.
process
1- Q.01
“So basically, [complex idea simplified]?”
This is the host's signature move, used repeatedly to distill a guest's complex argument into a simple, digestible statement for confirmation.
origin
1- Q.01
“What was your first job and how did you start making money?”
A classic opening question used to establish a guest's backstory, especially for those with 'rags-to-riches' narratives.
money
6- Q.01
“Fast forward to today, what is your net worth?”
Asked directly after establishing a guest's humble origins to quantify the scale of their financial success.
- Q.02
“So you are a multi-millionaire now?”
A follow-up used to confirm and emphasize the magnitude of a guest's wealth for the audience.
- Q.03
“How are you managing your portfolio today?”
A practical question to understand the guest's current, actionable investment strategy.
- Q.04
“How much of your money is in [asset class] today?”
A drill-down question to get specific details about a guest's asset allocation.
- Q.05
“Are there any inside indicators of a potential market bubble?”
Seeks expert insight on leading indicators for market shifts that aren't common knowledge.
- Q.06
“What are the other things in your portfolio?”
A follow-up question intended to get a complete breakdown of a guest's net worth and investments.
geopolitics
2- Q.01
“Give me a quick download of what is happening right now.”
Used at the start of an episode to get a high-level overview of a current event from an expert guest.
- Q.02
“So where is India in all of this?”
Pivots a global discussion back to its direct implications for the show's primary Indian audience.
future
1- Q.01
“How long will this [market trend or bubble] last?”
Asks the guest for a specific timeline or prediction on a current market phenomenon.
technique
1- Q.01
“Why would people want to use [new technology] when they have [existing technology]?”
Challenges the premise of a new technology to understand its core value proposition for users.
Signature segments
- · Host's "So basically...?" summarization
- · The 1% Club Show (alternate branding)
- · Rags-to-riches guest stories
- · Connecting geopolitics to personal investing
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show books experts with strong, often contrarian, viewpoints on finance and geopolitics. Guests include content creators, money coaches, and analysts, particularly those with provocative theories or compelling personal wealth journeys.
- Vivek Sehrawaton They Ended War So Google, OpenAI & SpaceX IPO Could Profit - The Full Reveal | Vivek Sehrawat | FWS
- Madurai Veeranon Dead Gold, Crashing Rupee & AI Jobs Crisis: Gen Z Is India's Last Real Chance | Madurai Veeran |FWS
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The podcast is primarily a vehicle for the host's own company, 1% Club. The app and its educational services are the main sponsors and are frequently mentioned as the call-to-action in episodes.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is the host's real name?
- The host's name is Sharan Hegde.
- What is the 1% Club?
- The 1% Club is Sharan Hegde's company, an AI-powered fintech app and financial education platform. The podcast is also referred to as 'The 1% Club Show'.
- What is the podcast's format?
- It is a video interview show where Sharan Hegde talks to experts about finance, investing, and geopolitics. The channel publishes both long-form interviews and short clips from those conversations.
- Is Finance With Sharan still active?
- Yes, the YouTube channel releases multiple videos per week.
- How can I pitch to be a guest?
- In the description of some videos, there is a Google Form link for potential guests to apply.
- Who are the typical guests?
- Guests are typically experts with strong viewpoints, including geopolitical commentators, investors, and entrepreneurs with compelling financial success stories.
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- [01]Finance With Sharan - YouTubeyoutube.com
- [02]Sharan Hegde: Finfluencer turned entrepreneur shows how it's done - Forbes Indiaforbesindia.com
- [03]About Sharan Hegde - Forbes India Digital Stars 2022forbesindia.com
- [04]'The ₹1 crore home trap': 1% Club founder Sharan Hegde explains how chasing your dream home can stop you from becoming rich - The Economic Timeseconomictimes.indiatimes.com
- [05]Man, who couldn't get in IIM, makes it to his dream college 3 years later as guest speaker - The Economic Timeseconomictimes.indiatimes.com
- [06]1% Club — Your Journey to Financial Freedom Starts Hereonepercentclub.io
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