Ankur Warikoo
Ankur Warikoo is an entrepreneur, best selling author, educator and influencer
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About Ankur Warikoo
Ankur Warikoo is one of India’s most influential entrepreneurs, mentors, and motivational speakers — a name synonymous with clarity, practicality, and life-changing insights. Best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Nearbuy.com, India’s leading discovery and transaction platform, Ankur has built a powerful legacy in the world of startups and leadership. His entrepreneurial journey began when he launched Groupon India in 2011, eventually rising to become the APAC General Manager until 2015. From there, he went on to shape Nearbuy into a household name, all while mentoring countless young founders and professionals along the way.
What makes Ankur Warikoo truly unique is his ability to simplify life, leadership, and decision-making. As a motivational speaker, he combines real-world experiences with relatable storytelling, offering audiences a refreshing sense of honesty and perspective. Whether he’s speaking about internet trends, content creation, business strategies, self-awareness, or personal growth, his sessions leave people with a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. This is why booking Ankur Warikoo for your next corporate event guarantees an engaging, insightful, and unforgettable experience.
His achievements speak for themselves. Ankur was named in Forbes India’s 40 Under 40, a recognition of his entrepreneurial impact. He is also the author of two bestselling books, “Do Epic Shit” and “Get Epic Shit Done” — both of which have inspired millions to take control of their lives with purpose and discipline. He is the founder of WebVeda, an online school dedicated to helping young people become life-ready through meaningful, practical education. With a community of over 10 million followers, Ankur Warikoo is also one of India’s most impactful content creators. Hire Ankur Warikoo for your event to ignite fresh thinking, inspire action, and empower your audience with wisdom that lasts long after the applause fades.
Ankur Warikoo is one of India’s most influential entrepreneurs, mentors, and motivational speakers — a name synonymous with clarity, practicality, and life-changing insights. Best known as the co-founder and former CEO of Nearbuy.com, India’s leading discovery and transaction platform, Ankur has built a powerful legacy in the world of startups and leadership. His entrepreneurial journey began when he launched Groupon India in 2011, eventually rising to become the APAC General Manager until 2015. From there, he went on to shape Nearbuy into a household name, all while mentoring countless young founders and professionals along the way.
What makes Ankur Warikoo truly unique is his ability to simplify life, leadership, and decision-making. As a motivational speaker, he combines real-world experiences with relatable storytelling, offering audiences a refreshing sense of honesty and perspective. Whether he’s speaking about internet trends, content creation, business strategies, self-awareness, or personal growth, his sessions leave people with a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. This is why booking Ankur Warikoo for your next corporate event guarantees an engaging, insightful, and unforgettable experience.
His achievements speak for themselves. Ankur was named in Forbes India’s 40 Under 40, a recognition of his entrepreneurial impact. He is also the author of two bestselling books, “Do Epic Shit” and “Get Epic Shit Done” — both of which have inspired millions to take control of their lives with purpose and discipline. He is the founder of WebVeda, an online school dedicated to helping young people become life-ready through meaningful, practical education. With a community of over 10 million followers, Ankur Warikoo is also one of India’s most impactful content creators. Hire Ankur Warikoo for your event to ignite fresh thinking, inspire action, and empower your audience with wisdom that lasts long after the applause fades.
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Career Highlights and Achievements of Ankur Warikoo
Forbes 40 Under 40
Featured in Forbes India’s 40 Under 40 list
Serial Entrepreneur
Transitioned from physics aspirant to building multiple successful ventures
Bestselling Author
Wrote two bestsellers – “Do Epic Shit” and “Get Epic Shit Done”
Influential Content Creator
Built a strong digital presence with 10M+ followers across platforms
Motivational Speaker
Regularly invited to corporate events, colleges, and global platforms
Co-founder & CEO of Nearbuy
Co-founded Nearbuy (formerly Groupon India) and served as CEO
Prestigious Academic Journey
Studied at Hindu College (Delhi University)
Angel Investor & Mentor
Invests in and mentors startups and entrepreneurs
Academic Journey
MBA from Indian School of Business (ISB); also selected for PhD in Physics (US)
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Ankur Warikoo
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Ankur Warikoo is an entrepreneur, bestselling author and content creator known for advice on money, careers and personal growth. engage4more lists him as a speaker for corporate keynotes, campus events and young-professional programmes.
Ankur Warikoo's bestsellers include Do Epic Shit, Get Epic Shit Done and Make Epic Money. engage4more books him for sessions that turn the habits and money lessons in these books into practical takeaways.
Ankur Warikoo was the founding CEO of Groupon India and co-founder and CEO of nearbuy, and later built a large education and content business. engage4more books him for talks on building companies and learning from failure.
Ankur Warikoo studied physics at Hindu College, Delhi, went to Michigan State University for a PhD programme in astrophysics, and earned an MBA from ISB Hyderabad. engage4more books him for talks on career pivots.
Yes, Ankur Warikoo is a popular speaker on financial literacy, career growth, habits and learning from failure. engage4more lists him for corporate keynotes, fireside chats and sessions for young professionals.
Through engage4more, Ankur Warikoo speaks on financial literacy, failure-first leadership, career pivots, time management and building an authentic personal brand. His sessions, in English or Hindi, suit young professionals and leadership teams.
Ankur Warikoo's fee for events booked through engage4more depends on format, duration, city and travel. engage4more shares a transparent, event-specific quote once you submit your requirements through the enquiry form or by phone.
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