Raj Shamani, Indian Content Creator & Host Of ‘Figuring Out’ Pod, Signs With WME
Indian entrepreneur and podcast host Raj Shamani has signed with WME in an all-areas representation deal. The move is significant given the massive reach of his podcast "Figuring Out with Raj Shamani," which boasts nearly 20 million YouTube subscribers and holds the top ranking on Spotify in India, signalling an expansion of his education-focused media mission to a global scale. The partnership highlights WME's growing interest in representing major content creators beyond traditional entertainment.
The podcast features high-profile guests including Emmanuel Macron, Bill Gates, Michael Phelps and Andrew Huberman, who discuss business, wealth, health and human behaviour. Shamani is founder of Figuring Out Media and the Figuring Out Academy, has invested in multiple business ventures and serves as a keynote speaker at major international forums including the UN Youth Assembly and World Government Summit. He published "Build, Don't Talk" in 2022, a guide to essential life skills not covered in traditional schooling.
- Podcast host Raj Shamani signs with WME talent agency for global representation
- His "Figuring Out" podcast has 20 million YouTube subscribers, India's top Spotify ranking
- Shamani founded education-focused media platform and has hosted major global political figures
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Raj Shamani is an Indian entrepreneur and podcast host whose show "Figuring Out" has built a massive following, with nearly 20 million YouTube subscribers and the top-ranked position on Spotify in India. His podcast features interviews with high-profile figures discussing business, health, science and politics.
Beyond his podcast, Shamani founded Figuring Out Media and an academy dedicated to teaching practical life skills not typically taught in schools. He also serves as a keynote speaker at major international forums, including the United Nations Youth Assembly, establishing himself as a thought leader in entrepreneurship and education.
Shamani's work reflects the broader rise of digital creators whose audiences and influence rival or exceed those of traditional media personalities. This has prompted established talent agencies, historically focused on actors and musicians, to expand their representation into the content creation and podcast space.