Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 12 minutes ago
What does resilience truly mean in an unpredictable world?
In this inspiring talk, Ganesh Balakrishnan shares his journey of dreams, setbacks, and breakthroughs - from childhood ambitions and IIT challenges to building Flatheads and appearing on Shark Tank. Through personal stories of failure, grit, and purpose, he shows how resilience is about focusing on what you can control, embracing uncertainty, and finding joy in creation. A talk that will leave you reflecting on your own pursuit of happiness.
đ„ Filmed at The Festival of Joy 2025
This talk was recorded live at the inaugural edition of The Festival of Joy (Presented by YourDOST & curated by INK) held on February 8th, 2025, at SAP Labs India, Whitefield, Bengaluru.
The festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration of emotional wellness, joy, and human connection. It brought together leading voices in mental health, social impact, creativity, and innovation for a full day of immersive sessions, performances, and community experiences.
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About the Curators đ§
The Festival of Joy was conceptualized and curated by three visionary changemakers:
Lakshmi Pratury, Founder & CEO of INKtalks, is a global curator of ideas and conversations. She is known for bringing together extraordinary minds to inspire action, with a deep commitment to storytelling, leadership, and innovation. (linkedin.com/in/lakshmipratury/)
Richa Singh, Co-founder & CEO of YourDOST, is a mental health advocate driven by the mission to make emotional support accessible for all. Sheâs been instrumental in pioneering tech-driven mental wellness platforms in India. (linkedin.com/in/richa0387/)
Puneet Manuja, Co-founder & CSO of YourDOST, is a mental health champion and thought leader with lived experience in overcoming depression. His passion for creating safe spaces for emotional expression shapes the very heart of the festival. (linkedin.com/in/puneetmanuja/)
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Together, they created a festival that doesnât just talk about joy - it invites you to feel it.
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#inktalks #resilience #entrepreneurship #sharktankindia #flatheads #motivation #pursuitofhappiness
What does resilience truly mean in an unpredictable world?
In this inspiring talk, Ganesh Balakrishnan shares his journey of dreams, setbacks, and breakthroughs - from childhood ambitions and IIT challenges to building Flatheads and appearing on Shark Tank. Through personal stories of failure, grit, and purpose, he shows how resilience is about focusing on what you can control, embracing uncertainty, and finding joy in creation. A talk that will leave you reflecting on your own pursuit of happiness.
đ„ Filmed at The Festival of Joy 2025
This talk was recorded live at the inaugural edition of The Festival of Joy (Presented by YourDOST & curated by INK) held on February 8th, 2025, at SAP Labs India, Whitefield, Bengaluru.
The festival is a one-of-a-kind celebration of emotional wellness, joy, and human connection. It brought together leading voices in mental health, social impact, creativity, and innovation for a full day of immersive sessions, performances, and community experiences.
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About the Curators đ§
The Festival of Joy was conceptualized and curated by three visionary changemakers:
Lakshmi Pratury, Founder & CEO of INKtalks, is a global curator of ideas and conversations. She is known for bringing together extraordinary minds to inspire action, with a deep commitment to storytelling, leadership, and innovation. (linkedin.com/in/lakshmipratury/)
Richa Singh, Co-founder & CEO of YourDOST, is a mental health advocate driven by the mission to make emotional support accessible for all. Sheâs been instrumental in pioneering tech-driven mental wellness platforms in India. (linkedin.com/in/richa0387/)
Puneet Manuja, Co-founder & CSO of YourDOST, is a mental health champion and thought leader with lived experience in overcoming depression. His passion for creating safe spaces for emotional expression shapes the very heart of the festival. (linkedin.com/in/puneetmanuja/)
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Together, they created a festival that doesnât just talk about joy - it invites you to feel it.
.
.
.
.
#inktalks #resilience #entrepreneurship #sharktankindia #flatheads #motivation #pursuitofhappiness
