Anaheez Patel, a student at NYU Stern, recently made headlines after questioning Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of Zerodha, about his comments on the value of pursuing an MBA at 25 during the India Business Conference. Her pointed question resonated widely, leading to discussions about the relevance of formal education in today's world. In a subsequent LinkedIn post, Patel described the aftermath as '72 hours of breaking the internet in India,' noting that 97% of the feedback she received was positive. She reflected on her upbringing, emphasizing that education was a 'non-negotiable' aspect of her life, shaped by her parents' professions—her father a marine engineer and her mother a teacher. Patel also highlighted her family's commitment to supporting education for others, illustrating the transformative power of knowledge. During the conference, Kamath responded humorously, noting the significant financial investment made by students for their education, which elicited laughter from the audience. Patel's approach to questioning, rooted in her upbringing, advocates for respectful disagreement and open dialogue.