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'''Anand Vadakepat''' is an Indian Vedic astrologer, entrepreneur, recruiter, and technology innovator. He is best known as the founder of '''Jothishi.com''', a Vedic astrology platform that combines traditional Jyotish principles with modern digital tools, and as the co-founder of '''Retrograde''', an AI-powered Vedic astrology platform. He is also the founder of '''Corp Placements''', a Bengaluru-based recruitment and HR consulting company. Over more than two decades, Vadakepat has worked across astrology, executive recruitment, business consulting, and technology-driven solutions, serving thousands of clients in India and abroad.<ref>Independent biography prepared for Jothishi.com and Retrograde (2026).</ref>

=='''Early Life and Education'''==

Anand Vadakepat studied Engineering at the '''National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut'''. He later earned an MBA specializing in Finance and Marketing and successfully completed CFA Level II. His educational background combines engineering, finance, management, and analytical thinking, which later influenced both his recruitment career and technology-focused astrology ventures.<ref>Independent biography prepared for Jothishi.com and Retrograde (2026).</ref>

=='''Career'''==

Vadakepat has built his career across two distinct domains: recruitment consulting and Vedic astrology. His professional experience spans more than two decades, during which he has worked with businesses, startups, professionals, and individual clients.

===Corp Placements===

Vadakepat founded '''Corp Placements''', a Bengaluru-based recruitment and HR consulting company. The organization specializes in executive search, recruitment, HR consulting, psychometric assessments, assessment centres, and leadership hiring.

According to company information, Corp Placements has:

* Assisted more than 4,000 professionals in finding employment.
* Conducted over 2,000 interviews and candidate assessments.
* Worked with startups as well as established organizations.
* Provided recruitment across Marketing, Finance, HR, IT, Branding, Communications, Commercial, Purchase, and Accounts functions.

The company has also operated a resume-writing services portal and has participated in management institute recruitment panels and guest lectures.<ref>Independent biography prepared for Jothishi.com and Retrograde (2026).</ref>

===Jothishi===

Vadakepat founded '''Jothishi.com''', a digital Vedic astrology platform that integrates classical Jyotish teachings with technology-enabled consultation services.

The platform follows principles from:

* Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra
* Jaimini Sutras
* Teachings of Rishi Lomasa
* Teachings of Sage Narada

Jothishi offers several astrology-based services including:

* Horoscope Matching
* Marriage Date Prediction
* Astrology Consultation
* Business Coaching
* Baby Name Prediction
* Foreign Settlement Prediction

According to company information, Vadakepat has personally consulted more than 14,000 astrology clients over two decades.<ref>Independent biography prepared for Jothishi.com and Retrograde (2026).</ref>

Jothishi also operates '''House of Jothishi''', an online store offering pooja products including incense sticks, camphor, dhoop, deity frames, and spiritual accessories through its own website and major e-commerce marketplaces.

===YouTube Presence===

Jothishi operates a YouTube channel containing more than 1,900 educational videos on Vedic astrology.

The channel covers topics including:

* Astrology fundamentals
* Nakshatras
* Planetary combinations
* Birth chart analysis
* Dasha systems
* Astrology remedies
* Mantras and Sahasranamams
* Celebrity horoscope studies
* Vedic baby names
* Podcast-style discussions

The channel is intended to make classical Jyotish accessible to a wider audience through structured educational content.<ref>Independent biography prepared for Jothishi.com and Retrograde (2026).</ref>

===Retrograde===

In 2026, Vadakepat co-founded '''Retrograde''' together with Pranav, a Class XII student from National Public School, Bengaluru.

Retrograde is an AI-powered Vedic astrology platform that combines Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architecture with traditional astrology. According to company information, the platform incorporates more than 1,000 specialized astrology agents capable of answering thousands of astrology-related queries covering career, marriage, relationships, health, business, wealth, relocation, and spiritual guidance.

Its astrology engine utilizes:

* Parashara System
* Jaimini System
* Nakshatras
* Divisional Charts (D1–D60)
* Panchanga
* Ashtakavarga
* Shadbala
* Multiple Dasha Systems

The platform is available on web, Android, and iOS.<ref>Independent biography prepared for Jothishi.com and Retrograde (2026).</ref>

=='''Recognition'''==

Corp Placements has received recognition within India's recruitment industry, including nomination for the National Award for Industrial Excellence in the Services Sector by the National Chambers of Commerce and Industry. The company has also appeared in independent listings of leading HR consulting firms.<ref>Independent biography prepared for Jothishi.com and Retrograde (2026).</ref>

=='''Personal Life and Philosophy'''==

Vadakepat describes his philosophy as centered on the pursuit of Moksha through Bhakti, Karma, Gnana, and Kriya. He regularly practices meditation and devotional chanting, including the Vishnu Sahasranamam.

Through Jothishi, he advocates using Vedic astrology as a decision-support framework that helps individuals improve relationships, reduce stress, and make informed life choices while promoting personal growth and spiritual development.<ref>Independent biography prepared for Jothishi.com and Retrograde (2026).</ref>

=='''Social Links'''==

* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anand-vadakepat/ LinkedIn]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@jothishi YouTube]
* [https://www.facebook.com/jothishi Facebook]
* [https://www.instagram.com/jothishi Instagram]

=='''External Links'''==

* [https://jothishi.com Official Website]
* [https://retrograde.co.in Retrograde]
* [https://corpplacements.co.in Corp Placements]
* [https://houseofjothishi.shop House of Jothishi]

=='''References'''==

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[[Category:Indian astrologers]]
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[[Category:Indian entrepreneurs]]
[[Category:Businesspeople from Karnataka]]
[[Category:Indian business executives]]
[[Category:Founders of Indian companies]]
[[Category:Indian YouTubers]]
[[Category:People from Bengaluru]]
[[Category:National Institute of Technology Calicut alumni]]
[[Category:Astrology educators]]
[[Category:Indian authors]]
[[Category:Motivational speakers]]
[[Category:Spiritual teachers]]
[[Category:Jothishi]]
[[Category:Retrograde]]
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