Varun Agarwal is a celebrated entrepreneur, filmmaker, and bestselling author who has emerged as a major youth icon for millennials in India. With three companies in his portfolio, his career is a powerful case study in the pursuit of passion and the entrepreneurial drive needed to build a successful business in a dynamic market.
His most successful venture, Alma Mater, has grown to become India’s largest provider of merchandise and memorabilia to schools and colleges. His candid story is captured in his debut novel, How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-Founded a Million Dollar Company, which became a national bestseller within a month of its release and has sold over 300,000 copies. This narrative of defying convention to pursue one's interests is central to his message of empowerment.
Varun’s creative pursuits are equally successful; as a filmmaker, he has directed major Indian celebrities and his films have over 4 million views on YouTube. His pursuit of his interests also brought about collaborations with A.R. Rahman and Preity Zinta. He is also the co-founder of Reticular, a social media marketing firm, demonstrating his expertise in digital media and brand building. As a highly sought-after speaker, Varun is known to foster a go-getter attitude in his audience. He has delivered sessions for major global and Indian corporations, including Google India, Cisco India, Yahoo India, and HP, and more recently, a series of 13 talks on Leadership and Entrepreneurship for over 10,000 employees of Accenture. He provides audiences with the motivation and practical insights needed to risk pursuing the idea they truly believe in.
