Anand Vadakepat
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Anand Vadakepat | |
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Founder of Jothishi • Founder of Corp Placements • Co-Founder of Retrograde AI | |
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| Birth Place | India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, Vedic Astrologer, Business Consultant, AI Product Founder |
| Title | Founder & CEO |
| Known For | Vedic Astrology, AI-powered Astrology, Recruitment Consulting, Entrepreneurship |
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[[* Jothishi |
| Founder | Jothishi |
| Industry | Vedic Astrology, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, Recruitment Consulting, E-Commerce |
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| Founded | |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| City | Bengaluru |
| Website | Official Website |
| info@jothishi.com | |
| Mobile | 9353557150 ( WhatsApp) |
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| Status |  Verified
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Anand Vadakepat is an Indian entrepreneur, Vedic astrologer, business consultant, and technology innovator. He is the founder of Jothishi, one of India's digital Vedic astrology platforms, the founder of Corp Placements, a Bengaluru-based recruitment and HR consulting company, and the co-founder of Retrograde AI, an artificial intelligence-powered Vedic astrology platform.
With more than two decades of professional experience spanning Vedic astrology, executive recruitment, business consulting, and artificial intelligence, Vadakepat has built multiple ventures combining traditional Indian knowledge systems with modern technology. According to company information, he has advised more than 14,000 clients on career, marriage, business, finance, and life-related decisions while helping organizations recruit thousands of professionals across India.
His work combines the classical principles of Parashara Jyotisha, Jaimini Astrology, the teachings of Sage Lomasa, and Sage Narada with machine learning, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to make Vedic astrology more accessible to a global audience.
Early Life
Anand Vadakepat was born in India. Information regarding his date of birth and early family background has not been publicly disclosed.
From an early age, he developed interests in analytical thinking, philosophy, business, spirituality, and Indian knowledge systems. Alongside his academic pursuits, he cultivated a deep interest in Vedic astrology, eventually studying classical Jyotisha literature and traditional astrological methodologies.
His early exposure to both engineering and spiritual studies later influenced his entrepreneurial approach, enabling him to combine technology with traditional wisdom.
Education
Anand Vadakepat completed his engineering degree from the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut.
Following his engineering education, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) specializing in Finance and Marketing.
He also successfully completed Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level II, strengthening his understanding of financial markets, investment analysis, strategic planning, and corporate finance.
His multidisciplinary educational background has contributed to his ability to build businesses at the intersection of technology, finance, human resources, and Vedic astrology.
Career
Anand Vadakepat's professional career spans entrepreneurship, executive recruitment, business consulting, digital transformation, Vedic astrology, and artificial intelligence.
He has established multiple organizations operating in different sectors while maintaining a long-term vision of combining traditional Indian knowledge with modern technological innovation.
His major ventures include:
- Corp Placements
- Jothishi
- House of Jothishi
- Retrograde AI
Each organization addresses different market needs while remaining connected through technology, knowledge sharing, and customer-centric innovation.
Corp Placements
Anand Vadakepat founded Corp Placements over two decades ago.
The company specializes in professional recruitment, executive search, leadership hiring, talent acquisition, HR consulting, and organizational development.
Headquartered in Bengaluru, the firm has worked with organizations across industries ranging from startups to established corporations.
According to company information, Corp Placements has assisted more than 4,000 professionals in securing employment opportunities across multiple sectors.
The company's recruitment expertise includes:
- Marketing
- Branding
- Communications
- Finance
- Accounts
- Commercial Operations
- Procurement
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Sales
- Business Development
- Corporate Strategy
Over approximately fifteen years, Anand Vadakepat personally conducted more than 2,000 interviews, candidate assessments, leadership evaluations, and recruitment consultations.
His expertise includes:
- Executive Search
- CXO Hiring
- Senior Leadership Recruitment
- Mid-Level Recruitment
- Startup Team Building
- HR Consulting
- Psychometric Assessments
- Assessment Centres
- Career Counselling
- Guest Lectures
- Campus Recruitment
- Business School Selection Panels
Corp Placements has also operated specialized resume writing and career advisory services designed to assist professionals in improving employability and career progression.
Through his recruitment career, Vadakepat developed a deep understanding of organizational behaviour, leadership evaluation, talent acquisition, and career development, experiences that later influenced his work in business coaching and astrology-based career guidance.
Jothishi
Jothishi is a Vedic astrology platform founded by Anand Vadakepat with the objective of making authentic Jyotisha knowledge accessible through modern technology. The platform integrates classical astrological principles with digital tools, educational resources, consultation services, and research-based predictive methodologies.
According to the company, Jothishi follows the teachings of ancient Indian sages including:
- Maharishi Parashara
- Maharishi Jaimini
- Sage Lomasa
- Sage Narada
The platform seeks to combine traditional Vedic astrology with modern computing technologies while maintaining adherence to classical scriptures.
Its long-term vision is to create "Karma Altering Products" that assist individuals in making informed life decisions while encouraging spiritual growth, emotional balance, and self-awareness.
Jothishi's philosophy emphasizes that astrology should not merely predict events but help individuals understand karma, improve relationships, reduce unnecessary suffering, and progress toward Moksha (liberation).
Services
Jothishi offers a wide range of astrology-based products and consultation services designed for individuals, families, and businesses.
Major services include:
- Personal Horoscope Analysis
- Marriage Compatibility
- Marriage Prediction
- Career Guidance
- Business Consultation
- Wealth Analysis
- Health Astrology
- Child Birth Predictions
- Foreign Settlement Analysis
- Property & Investment Guidance
- Muhurta Selection
- Daily Astrology Consultation
- Numerology Support
- Spiritual Guidance
These services are available through the company's digital platform and personalized consultation model.
Horoscope Matching
One of Jothishi's flagship services is its advanced horoscope compatibility system.
Unlike conventional Ashtakoota Matching, the platform evaluates more than twenty compatibility parameters before generating recommendations.
The analysis includes:
- Emotional Compatibility
- Intellectual Compatibility
- Physical Compatibility
- Spiritual Compatibility
- Family Stability
- Children Prospects
- Health Compatibility
- Financial Harmony
- Energy Balance
- Longevity Compatibility
- Planetary Strength Analysis
- Dasha Compatibility
- Relationship Dynamics
- Long-term Marital Stability
According to the company, this broader analytical framework is intended to provide a more comprehensive assessment than traditional compatibility scoring alone.
Marriage Prediction
Jothishi also offers a specialized prediction system titled When Will I Get Married.
The service estimates the probable month and year of marriage using an individual's:
- Date of Birth
- Time of Birth
- Place of Birth
The prediction engine incorporates multiple classical astrological techniques to identify favorable periods for marriage based on planetary influences and timing systems.
Career and Business Guidance
Anand Vadakepat has combined his experience in executive recruitment and business consulting with Vedic astrology to develop career-oriented advisory services.
These services assist individuals in areas such as:
- Career Selection
- Job Change Decisions
- Promotions
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Expansion
- Investment Decisions
- Professional Growth
- Leadership Development
- Financial Planning
- Overseas Opportunities
The business coaching programmes integrate traditional astrological analysis with practical management and strategic planning concepts.
Foreign Settlement and Abroad Predictor
Jothishi provides predictive analysis for individuals seeking opportunities outside India.
The platform evaluates astrological combinations associated with:
- Higher Education Abroad
- Overseas Employment
- Immigration
- Permanent Settlement
- International Business
- Foreign Travel
- Long-term Relocation
Predictions are generated using multiple planetary combinations and timing systems derived from classical Vedic astrology.
House of Jothishi
House of Jothishi is the e-commerce division established to offer spiritual and devotional products aligned with Vedic traditions.
The online store provides products including:
- Incense Sticks
- Dhoop
- Camphor
- Pooja Accessories
- Religious Frames
- Devotional Items
- Spiritual Gift Products
Its objective is to make authentic worship materials available through online commerce platforms.
Products are distributed through:
- Official Online Store
- Amazon
- Flipkart
- Meesho
- JioMart
The initiative complements the educational and consultation services offered through Jothishi while promoting traditional Hindu spiritual practices.
Mission
According to the company, the mission of Jothishi extends beyond predictive astrology.
Its stated objectives include:
- Helping people make informed decisions.
- Encouraging emotional stability.
- Reducing fear and uncertainty.
- Promoting ethical living.
- Strengthening family relationships.
- Supporting spiritual growth.
- Guiding individuals toward self-awareness.
- Making authentic Vedic astrology accessible through technology.
The platform positions astrology as a tool for personal development rather than merely forecasting future events.
Digital Presence
Anand Vadakepat has established a significant digital presence through educational platforms, social media, online consultations, and artificial intelligence-based astrology services.
His digital ecosystem includes websites, educational content, mobile applications, e-commerce platforms, and social media communities dedicated to Vedic astrology, spirituality, and personal development.
According to company information, Anand Vadakepat and Jothishi have a combined social media audience exceeding one million followers across multiple digital platforms.
These include:
- YouTube
- Quora
- ShareChat
The digital initiatives are intended to make authentic Vedic astrology available to audiences worldwide through educational resources, consultations, AI tools, and community engagement.
YouTube
Jothishi operates one of the prominent educational YouTube channels dedicated to Vedic astrology.
According to company information, the channel contains more than 1,900 videos covering a wide range of astrology-related topics for beginners, intermediate learners, and advanced practitioners.
The channel combines theoretical explanations, practical horoscope analysis, case studies, and traditional scriptural teachings.
Learn Astrology Series
One of the channel's most popular educational initiatives is the Learn Astrology series.
The programme consists of more than 140 structured lessons designed to introduce viewers to the foundations of Vedic astrology.
Topics include:
- Introduction to Jyotisha
- Twelve Zodiac Signs
- Twelve Houses (Bhavas)
- Nine Planets (Navagrahas)
- Yogas
- Planetary Strength
- Divisional Charts (Vargas)
- Dasha Systems
- Ashtakavarga
- Planetary Combinations
- Panchanga
- Astrology Fundamentals
The series aims to simplify complex astrological concepts while remaining rooted in classical Vedic texts.
Nakshatra Series
Jothishi has also produced an extensive educational series dedicated to the 27 Nakshatras.
Each episode explores:
- Mythological significance.
- Planetary rulership.
- Symbolism.
- Personality characteristics.
- Career tendencies.
- Marriage compatibility.
- Spiritual qualities.
- Practical interpretations.
Several videos include analyses of celebrity birth charts to illustrate how Nakshatra principles manifest in real-life examples.
Planets and Houses
A significant portion of the channel is devoted to understanding planetary influences and house interpretations.
Subjects include:
- Sun (Surya)
- Moon (Chandra)
- Mars (Mangala)
- Mercury (Budha)
- Jupiter (Guru)
- Venus (Shukra)
- Saturn (Shani)
- Rahu
- Ketu
Additional videos discuss:
- Planetary conjunctions.
- Planetary aspects.
- House significations.
- Functional benefics and malefics.
- Planetary strengths.
- Raja Yogas.
- Dhana Yogas.
- Career Yogas.
Astrology Remedies
The channel also provides educational content explaining traditional remedial measures recommended within Vedic astrology.
Topics include:
- Surya Dosha
- Pitru Dosha
- Vish Dosha
- Graha Shanti
- Planetary Remedies
- Temple Remedies
- Charity Recommendations
- Gemstone Guidance
- Mantra Recitation
- Spiritual Practices
The videos explain the traditional significance of these remedies according to classical Vedic astrology.
Mantras and Spiritual Content
Jothishi publishes devotional content featuring traditional Sanskrit mantras and sacred texts.
Educational material includes:
- Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
- Vishnu Sahasranamam
- Lalitha Sahasranamam
- Ashtottara Shatanamavali
- Stotras
- Shlokas
- Daily Prayers
The videos often include explanations of the historical context, meanings, and traditional methods of chanting.
Celebrity Astrology
The platform regularly publishes educational analyses of celebrity birth charts to demonstrate practical applications of Vedic astrology.
These case studies examine planetary combinations, yogas, career patterns, and life events from an educational perspective.
Podcasts
Anand Vadakepat also hosts informal discussions and podcast-style episodes covering topics related to:
- Astrology
- Spirituality
- Philosophy
- Personal Growth
- Entrepreneurship
- Artificial Intelligence
- Career Development
These discussions aim to bridge traditional knowledge with contemporary life experiences.
Vedic Baby Names
Jothishi provides curated baby naming resources based on Vedic astrology and traditional Hindu naming conventions.
The collections include names inspired by:
- Lord Ganesha
- Lord Rama
- Lord Krishna
- Goddess Lakshmi
- Lord Shiva
- Goddess Durga
- Other Hindu deities
The naming suggestions are categorized according to Nakshatras, syllables, meanings, and spiritual significance.
Retrograde AI
In 2026, Anand Vadakepat co-founded Retrograde AI together with Pranav, then a Class XII student at National Public School, Bengaluru.
Retrograde AI is an artificial intelligence-powered Vedic astrology platform designed to combine classical Jyotisha principles with modern AI technologies. The platform delivers personalized astrological guidance through web and mobile applications while integrating traditional astrological calculations with conversational artificial intelligence.
The platform is available on:
- Web
- Android
- iOS (iPhone)
Its objective is to provide users with personalized answers to questions concerning:
- Career
- Marriage
- Relationships
- Health
- Wealth
- Business
- Education
- Foreign Travel
- Relocation
- Investments
- Family
- Spiritual Growth
According to company information, Retrograde AI combines advanced language models with traditional Vedic astrology to create an interactive consultation experience.
Technology
According to the company, Retrograde AI incorporates multiple artificial intelligence technologies to enhance astrological analysis.
Its architecture includes:
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- More than 1,000 specialized astrology AI agents
- More than 10,000 categorized customer query types
- Personalized conversational AI
- Knowledge retrieval systems
- Automated horoscope interpretation
- Multi-layer astrological analysis
The platform integrates these technologies with classical Vedic astrology to generate responses based on a user's birth details and specific queries.
Astrological Framework
Retrograde AI's prediction engine is designed around traditional Jyotisha systems and incorporates multiple analytical methods.
According to the company, the platform includes:
- Parashara System
- Jaimini System
- Nakshatra Analysis
- Divisional Charts (D1–D60)
- Vimshottari Dasha
- Other Dasha Systems
- Ashtakavarga
- Shadbala
- Planetary Strength Analysis
- Planetary Houses (Bhavas)
- Zodiac Signs (Rashis)
- Panchanga Calculations
- Yogas and Planetary Combinations
These methodologies are intended to provide detailed interpretations across different aspects of an individual's life while remaining grounded in classical Vedic astrology.
Recognition
Anand Vadakepat's ventures have received recognition within the recruitment, entrepreneurship, and digital astrology sectors.
According to company information:
- Corp Placements was nominated for the National Award for Industrial Excellence in the Services Sector by the National Chambers of Commerce and Industry in India.
- Corp Placements has been featured among leading HR consulting firms in listings published by independent agencies.
- Jothishi has built a digital community exceeding one million followers across social media platforms.
- Retrograde AI has been recognized for its efforts to combine artificial intelligence with traditional Vedic astrology.
Media Coverage
The businesses founded by Anand Vadakepat have been covered by business publications, digital media platforms, and technology-focused news outlets.
Reported coverage includes:
- The Story of Jothishi.com (2019)
- Research related to Marriage Date Prediction (2020)
- Coverage of the launch of Retrograde AI (2026)
- Articles discussing the integration of artificial intelligence with Vedic astrology
His work has also been discussed in interviews, online publications, and entrepreneurial media focusing on technology, spirituality, and business innovation.
Personal Philosophy
Anand Vadakepat states that his philosophy is centered on achieving Moksha (liberation) through the balanced practice of:
- Bhakti (Devotion)
- Karma (Selfless Action)
- Gnana (Knowledge)
- Kriya (Spiritual Practice)
He believes that astrology should function as a guide for self-awareness rather than merely predicting future events. According to his stated philosophy, a deeper understanding of karma enables individuals to make wiser decisions, cultivate emotional balance, and pursue purposeful living.
His regular spiritual practices include:
- Chanting the Vishnu Sahasranamam
- Meditation focused on Lord Krishna
- Study of classical Vedic scriptures
- Daily spiritual reflection
According to the company, the broader mission of Jothishi is to help individuals reduce negative emotions such as anger, greed, jealousy, and fear while encouraging compassion, clarity, and inner peace through informed decision-making.
External links
- Official website
- Retrograde AI
- Corp Placements
- House of Jothishi
- YouTube
- Author Profile
- Content Library
- Medium
- FinancialContent – Retrograde AI
References
See also
- Jothishi
- Retrograde AI
- Corp Placements
- House of Jothishi
- Vedic astrology
- Jyotisha
- Artificial intelligence
References
- Living people
- Indian businesspeople
- Indian entrepreneurs
- Indian astrologers
- Vedic astrologers
- Indian technology company founders
- Artificial intelligence researchers
- Business consultants
- Human resource consultants
- People from Bengaluru
- National Institute of Technology Calicut alumni
- Indian YouTubers
- Indian educators
- Spiritual teachers
- Indian motivational speakers
- Indian company founders
- Astrology writers
- Indian chief executives