The Biggest Money Mistakes High Earners Make | Neel Jadhav Podcast

In this episode of Power Pioneers by PowerUp Money, we sit down with Neel Jadhav — former Marketing Head at Akasa Air and ex-VP at Katonic AI — to talk about the reality behind high salaries, wealth creation, investing mistakes, startup life, and financial freedom. Neel currently runs Hyalith, a strategic growth advisory, works with a Big 4 consulting practice as an advisor on their marketing and AI practice, and teaches digital brand strategy at one of India's top B-schools From earning ₹80 LPA to becoming a founder, Neel shares hard-earned lessons about money mindset, penny stock mistakes, middle-class thinking, portfolio building, and what salaried professionals get wrong about wealth. If you are in your 20s or 30s, climbing the corporate ladder, thinking about startups, investing, mutual funds, or long-term wealth creation in India — this conversation will change how you think about money 00:00 - 01:20 - My Relationship with money 01:20 - 02:41 - My First Investment Amount 02:41 - 06:08 - My Early Career 06:08 - 07:34 - High Salaries are a myth 07:34 - 09:05 - Investing is Marketing 09:05 - 10:20 - Portfolio Allocation 10:20 - 12:28 - Chicken Soup for the soul 12:28 - 14:27 - Lifestyle Inflation 14:27 - 17:29 - My Father and Wife Taught me Life 17:29 - 19:15 - Indians Love Jugaad. Nikhil Kamath 19:15 - 21:40 - Never underestimate India 21:40 - 23:22 - Last advice for youngsters ------------------- Tune in for practical investment advice that anyone can apply, whether you're a beginner or looking to enhance your existing portfolio. Watch the full video for more insights and inspiration! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Timestamps ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media: LinkedIn:   / powerup-money   YouTube:    / @powerup_money   Twitter:  / powerup_money   Instagram:   / powerup_money   Download our PowerUp App from Playstore:https://app.powerup.money/xDsX/e4h9vvsr Website: https://app.powerup.money/xDsX/okhz0dok ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Checkout our Playlist Power Pioneers:    • Playlist   --------------------------------------------------------------------------- #financiallyfree #financialindependence #retireearly #fire #powerupmoney #powerpioneers #powerpioneerspodcast #podcast #financialfreedom #mutualfunds #stocks #investing