Varun Agarwal — Co-Founder
Varun Agarwal is a pioneering entrepreneur in India's startup ecosystem, serving as a bestselling author, acclaimed speaker, and filmmaker who has shaped the entrepreneurial landscape for over a decade. At just 22, Varun co-founded Alma Mater with Rohn Malhotra in 2009, creating one of India's first e-commerce companies. Within three years, they scaled the venture from zero to $1 million in revenue, securing funding from the Indian Angel Network twice. Today, Alma Mater stands as India's largest provider of customized merchandise for educational institutions, serving over 3,000 schools and colleges across 200 cities and towns. As one of India's most sought-after speakers for youth and professionals, Varun has delivered over 500 presentations across eight countries at leading corporations and educational institutions. His talks and videos have reached more than 25 million people worldwide, building a dedicated following of over half a million supporters. His debut novel, How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-founded A Million Dollar Company, written at age 22, became a phenomenal success with over 500,000 copies sold. The book was adapted into the Bollywood film Tumse Na Ho Payega, directed by Nitesh Tiwari (Dangal), produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Ronnie Screwvala, and Disney, and released on Hotstar. The film became the fourth most-watched OTT release of 2023. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Varun creates content through his YouTube channel "The Enthu Cutlets," which has garnered nearly 25 million views across YouTube and Facebook. As a passionate educator, he has conducted workshops for over 15,000 students, continuing to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and professionals.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a dynamic entrepreneur and speaker in the E-commerce and E-learning sectors.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 16 yrs 9 mos
Skills
- E-commerce
- Business Development
- Public Speaking
- Entrepreneurship
- E-learning
- Content Creation
- Writing
Career Highlights
- Co-founded one of India's first e-commerce companies.
- Delivered over 500 presentations across eight countries.
- Authored a bestselling novel adapted into a Bollywood film.
Work Experience
Mento
Founder, CEO (3 yrs 4 mos)
How I Braved Anu Aunty & Co-Founded a Million Dollar Company
Author (7 mos)
Various Org
Public Speaker (14 yrs 2 mos)
Alma Mater Store
Co-Founder (16 yrs 8 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - BE at CMR Institute Of Technology
ISC - Science at Bishop Cotton Boys' School
ICSE at Bishop Cotton Boys' School
