Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
How can you achieve everything you ever dreamed of and still feel lost and empty?
After 11 years, Varun Agarwal returns to the INKTalks stage for a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation. He shares his journey as an overachiever—soaring to incredible heights yet battling the depths of paralyzing clinical depression and grief.
With raw honesty, he unpacks the illusion of the fast life, the pursuit of real happiness, the power of emotional intelligence, and the lessons he learned in his darkest moments.
About INK:
INK is a global platform for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas across a spectrum of topics, from technology and culture to sports and education. We are experts in storytelling and are known for the annual INK Conference, INK Asia, INK Salons, and programs such as INK Fellows and INK Women. Our mission is to accelerate the journeys of game changers.
About Varun Agarwal:
Varun Agarwal is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker, and filmmaker. He co-founded Alma Mater, building it into a million-dollar brand. His bestseller, “How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-founded A Million Dollar Company” was adapted into a Bollywood film. With 500+ talks across the globe and a widely viewed YouTube channel, he continues to inspire millions to dream big and defy limits.
How can you achieve everything you ever dreamed of and still feel lost and empty?
After 11 years, Varun Agarwal returns to the INKTalks stage for a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation. He shares his journey as an overachiever—soaring to incredible heights yet battling the depths of paralyzing clinical depression and grief.
With raw honesty, he unpacks the illusion of the fast life, the pursuit of real happiness, the power of emotional intelligence, and the lessons he learned in his darkest moments.
About INK:
INK is a global platform for the exchange of cutting-edge ideas across a spectrum of topics, from technology and culture to sports and education. We are experts in storytelling and are known for the annual INK Conference, INK Asia, INK Salons, and programs such as INK Fellows and INK Women. Our mission is to accelerate the journeys of game changers.
About Varun Agarwal:
Varun Agarwal is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker, and filmmaker. He co-founded Alma Mater, building it into a million-dollar brand. His bestseller, “How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-founded A Million Dollar Company” was adapted into a Bollywood film. With 500+ talks across the globe and a widely viewed YouTube channel, he continues to inspire millions to dream big and defy limits.
