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Raj Shamani
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Raj Shamani

Founder, podcast host, and relentless question‑asker who turns curiosity into content for millions.

Founder & Host @ Figuring Out | Building Cüraa by YFL Home | Bestselling Author, Build Don’t Talk · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Who they are

Raj is a Mumbai‑based entrepreneur who founded Figuring Out Media and hosts a popular podcast that dives into money, business, health, and relationships. He’s also an investor, a former UN speaker, and a bestselling author who loves learning from the smartest minds. When he’s not interviewing guests, he’s hanging out with his dog Crypto or sharing motivational graphics. His drive is to simplify complex life topics for his 11 M Instagram followers.

Career now
Founder & Host at Figuring Out Media (2021‑present) and Investor at CÜRAA (2025‑present)
Trajectory
Started as a team member at AIESEC, then spoke at the UN, built a media brand, and moved into investing
Work style
Curiosity‑driven, content‑focused, and high‑energy public speaking
Ambition
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Communication
Direct, motivational, and data‑driven – he frames ideas as actionable insights and often uses bold graphics to emphasize points.

What their Instagram shows

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A digital graphic featuring a black background with white sans-serif text. A circular profile picture is positioned in the upper left, showing a man in a dark blazer and light shirt smiling in front of a blurred background. The text reads: 'Nobody is coming to explain the game to you. You will have to figure it out.' · Sharing a motivational quote
A digital graphic with a black background and white text. The same circular profile picture of a man in a dark blazer is visible in the top left. The text reads: 'The moment you stop treating your past as an excuse for your present, your entire future changes.' · Sharing a self-help quote
A large indoor auditorium with a textured, coffered ceiling and warm overhead lighting. A man stands on a wide, grey-carpeted stage, wearing a black t-shirt and dark trousers. He is smiling and looking back over his shoulder. In the background, a large audience is seated in rows, and black stage monitors are visible on the floor. · Public speaking, Performing on stage
A digital graphic featuring a black background with white sans-serif text. A circular profile picture is positioned in the top left corner, showing a man in a dark suit and light shirt smiling against a neutral backdrop. The main text reads: 'In a few years from now: everyone will be a content creator either by choice or by force.' · posting text-based quote, sharing professional opinion
A motivational graphic with a solid red background. A man in a black t-shirt is shown from the chest up. White hand-drawn style graphics surround him, including a speech bubble reading 'EGO IS DELAYING YOUR GROWTH...' and a balloon labeled 'EGO'. Vertical text on the left reads 'CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT'. Bold text at the bottom states 'Ego Stops Growth' with 'Ego' in red and the rest in white. · posing for a photo, sharing motivational content
A digital graphic with a black background and white text. The same circular profile picture of the man in a suit appears in the top left. The text discusses relationship dynamics: 'Men and women judge a relationship differently. A man usually thinks everything is perfect as long as there is no active fighting. But a woman might be silently pulling away because a lack of deep conversation feels like loneliness.' · posting text-based quote, discussing relationship psychology

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Likely dealbreakers

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Personality read

Openness5/5

Creates varied content, explores many topics, learns from diverse experts.

Conscientiousness4/5

Runs a media company, publishes books, maintains a disciplined posting schedule.

Extraversion5/5

Frequent public speaking, large‑scale events, engages massive online audience.

Agreeableness3/5

Focuses on helping others but often uses assertive, motivational tone.

Emotional stability4/5

Handles high‑visibility roles and public scrutiny with confidence.

Green flags

  • ✦ Loves learning
  • ✦ Enjoys public events
  • ✦ Pet‑friendly
  • ✦ Comfortable with digital media

Their agent would open with

  • “What’s the most surprising insight you’ve gotten from a guest on Figuring Out?”
  • “How did you choose the name ‘Crypto’ for your dog?”
  • “Which ‘boring’ industry do you think holds the biggest untapped opportunity?”

Ideal date

A relaxed brunch at a quiet café followed by a walk in a park where they can chat about books, ideas, and future projects.