Success Story: Left IIT midway, then studied in such a way that he/she became a billionaire in just 5 months!

Leaving IIT and admission in other college

Rahul Rai was a 2015 dropout from IIT Bombay. he/she attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Economics. This marked a bold change in his/her academic journey from engineering to economics.

beginning of career

Rahul Rai says, ‘I started my career in the Foreign Exchange (FX) Macro he/she Funds team at Morgan Stanley and hold a BS in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Got the degree.’

Started my startup

Rahul Rai, a 2019 graduate, started his/her career as an analyst at Morgan Stanley in the US. he/she continued working there for more than a year. However, in 2020 he/she left his/her job and returned to India.

After coming to India, he/she pursued his/her interest in decentralized finance (DeFi). After extensive research, co-founded Gamma Point Capital with Ish Agarwal and Sanat Rao in January 2021. This crypto hedge fund focuses on investing in digital assets and blockchain technology. This reflects his/her passion for innovation in the financial sector.

Story of IIT Bombay Drop Out