Science and business follow the same principles and are practically the same thing - you experiment, you observe, you make conclusions, and you repeat. I help entrepreneurs build software, content, small companies, and freelancing careers with actionable advice. I try my best to distill new developments in technology for the masses. Most importantly, I practice what I preach. I failed countless times on countless projects with a few small wins, and I have come to realise that this is the norm :)Collabs: teamvarunmayya@gmail.comLinks:Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevarunmayya
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Nov 13, 2026 · 38:17
The new trailer for Unleash the Avatar has had an incredible response. It's gone viral with millions of views across India and China, and we're truly humbled by all the love and…
Nov 13, 2026 · 18:13
Don't forget to follow me on Instagram @thevarunmayya! Uploaded 11-12-18In college, I learned a cool technique that skyrocketed my GPA and helped me learn better. I break this…
Nov 13, 2026 · 36:00
Attend a FREE AevyTV video editing masterclass - https://class.aevytv.com/learn_editingUploaded 24-01-25I'm exploring philosopher René Girard's fascinating theory of mimetic…
Nov 13, 2026 · 1:13:47
Sub to tanay on YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFmBuclxQPe57orKiQbyfAUploaded 28-07-19Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your…
Nov 13, 2026 · 53:55
In this conversation, we sit down with Carl Pei, founder of Nothing, to talk about how he built a phone company from scratch in a hypercompetitive market like India. We get into…
Nov 13, 2026 · 38:01
Welcome to the first session of Secret Katas. This episode looks at leadership through a biological and psychological lens and explains why mood, social safety, and perceived…
Nov 13, 2026 · 38:06
Download the slide deck in the Facebook group below:https://www.facebook.com/groups/361737054599889/Uploaded 17-12-18Follow me on Instagram:…
Nov 13, 2026 · 15:48
Submission Link : https://forms.gle/Uv4JM9o1YNJJhnjm6Uploaded 21-08-26We’ve finally kicked off Build What Moves India, and in this video, we go through exactly how the hackathon…
Nov 13, 2026 · 5:50
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 13, 2026 · 35:14
8 Months, 40 People and after a monumental amount of hard work later...we have something to show.Uploaded 14-04-25Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
Nov 13, 2026 · 26:17
In this insightful interview, Amit Agarwal, Senior Vice President of Emerging Markets at Amazon, offers his perspectives on India’s digital transformation and Amazon’s 20-year…
Nov 13, 2026 · 6:11
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 13, 2026 · 14:08
Subscribe to me in one click: https://bit.ly/2Rbq52rFollow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevarunmayyaMetastartup Facebook group:…
Nov 13, 2026 · 28:42
In this video, we take a closer look at Anthropic’s latest model, Fable 5, and try to answer a simple question: is this yet another incremental LLM, or is it an actual jump over…
Nov 13, 2026 · 29:45
Learn more about Emergent here - https://app.emergent.sh/?via=d61151Uploaded 06-02-26In this video, we walk through OpenClaw, an early-stage AI agent that can run through…
Nov 13, 2026 · 4:48
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 13, 2026 · 5:42
Get a glimpse of what went into making the Unleash The Avatar Early Alpha Gameplay.Uploaded 25-10-25Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more…
Nov 13, 2026 · 9:59
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 13, 2026 · 11:49
My team and I are hiring managers across all Aeos businesses, apply here : https://bit.ly/IamverysureUploaded 18-10-24Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Nov 13, 2026 · 12:27
Soz about the tacky thumbnail, I got lazy.Uploaded 19-01-19Subscribe to me in one click: https://bit.ly/2Rbq52rFollow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevarunmayya Learn…
Nov 13, 2026 · 15:59
After a year of tireless work, we're excited to reveal our next trailer (early alpha gameplay) for Unleash The Avatar.Uploaded 13-10-25Go here to find out…
Nov 13, 2026 · 10:35
Don't forget to follow me on https://www.instagram.com/thevarunmayyaUploaded 17-07-18Remember, you're an overgrown biological computer! 3-Pass learning is a science based way to…
Nov 13, 2026 · 5:26
Don't put too much effort into your startups name, and keep it generic enough so you can pivot. The goal of a startup is to find "product-market fit", that is, something the…
Nov 13, 2026 · 10:11
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 13, 2026 · 24:25
Join the Metastartup facebook group to access more material, ask questions, have discussion and find co-founders: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361737054599889/Uploaded…
Nov 12, 2026 · 12:32
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 12, 2026 · 4:24
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 12, 2026 · 17:29
Subscribe to me in one click: https://bit.ly/2Rbq52rUploaded 23-01-19Need help finding co-founders, setting expectations or building a core team? Or do you just need help with a…
Nov 12, 2026 · 28:51
AI is reshaping careers faster than we can blink, and it's not just about coding anymore. With AI now outperforming 93% of programmers, the job market is shifting dramatically.…
Nov 12, 2026 · 15:54
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 12, 2026 · 5:28
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:23
What happens when a startup runs out of money?What do the investors get back? Who is liable? Find out on this episode!Uploaded 04-12-18Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Nov 12, 2026 · 46:07
Check Out GenC: https://forms.genc.club/r/wv7y08?utm_source=vm_julyUploaded 16-07-26In this Kata, we talk about one of the most important ideas we've learned after building…
Nov 12, 2026 · 20:52
Excited to share my latest conversation with Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, where we explore the future of AI agents that can generate income autonomously. Uploaded…
Nov 12, 2026 · 35:29
Head over to https://hostinger.com/in/varun and use the promo code VARUN to get 10% off on 12 months and above plans and use VARUN15 to save 15% for 24 months and above plans at…
Nov 12, 2026 · 27:10
An incredible conversation with Sam Altman! In this episode, we dive deep into India's incredible AI adoption, creative ways people are using image generation models, and the…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:42:28
In 2017, Abhinav Chhikara (founder of 10K Designers) and I wrote "Pyjama Profit" - a book that predicted the remote work revolution years before the pandemic made it mainstream.…
Nov 12, 2026 · 22:40
Subscribe to me in one click: https://bit.ly/2Rbq52rUploaded 28-03-19Avalon and I are not affiliated with FrontApp in any way. Don't sue me.Follow me on Instagram:…
Nov 12, 2026 · 29:29
Special thanks to Yandex for supporting this video, go check them out by clicking on this link: https://bit.ly/4170Hxp.Uploaded 11-02-25Read the Medium article for more…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:15
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:38
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:15
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 12, 2026 · 7:08
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 12, 2026 · 11:05
If you like this and want to learn more, don't forget to follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevarunmayya/Uploaded 12-07-18Tbh, email made me who I am today.Learn…
Nov 12, 2026 · 43:30
In this session, we talk about confusion and why it is such a common problem, especially early in your career. We look at how having too many options, constant exposure to new…
Nov 12, 2026 · 1:14:29
In this Kata, we break down how risk actually works in real life, especially in careers and business. We move away from the idea that success comes from taking big risks, and…
Nov 12, 2026 · 5:54
Subscribe to me in one click: https://bit.ly/2Rbq52rUploaded 04-05-19Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevarunmayyaMetastartup Facebook group:…
Nov 12, 2026 · 15:00
Just had an incredible conversation with Satya Nadella! From the future of SaaS to AI agents reshaping business, we covered so much ground. Some fascinating insights on India's…
Nov 12, 2026 · 6:00
In this episode, we answer:Uploaded 25-11-18- How to register a company in India?- Difference between Private Limited Companies and LLPs- Which one do investors prefer?- How to…
Nov 12, 2026 · 34:04
I HAVE EXCITING NEWS! DO NOT FORGET to follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevarunmayyaUploaded 01-01-19Want to know what a startup is made of? Here you go!Join the…
Nov 12, 2026 · 45:27
Welcome to the sixth session of the 16-Kata series. This one takes on one of the most quietly destructive problems in business and life: attribution. Figuring out what's actually…
Nov 11, 2026 · 10:30
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 11, 2026 · 17:03
List of VCs, discussion and metrics to raise in this group right here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/361737054599889Uploaded 29-11-18In this video, I detail the process of…
Nov 11, 2026 · 14:42
Download the slide deck in the Facebook group below:https://www.facebook.com/groups/361737054599889/Uploaded 21-12-18Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thevarunmayyaIn…
Nov 11, 2026 · 36:55
Try Lovable here: https://lovable.link/4zzDmvc, they're the sponsors of today's video but regardless the usecases displayed in the video are ones we use every day.Uploaded…
Nov 11, 2026 · 24:12
Subscribe to me in one click: https://bit.ly/2Rbq52rFollow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thevarunmayyaUploaded 13-01-19Here's how to pick a winning idea -- from my…
Nov 11, 2026 · 15:22
Is AI making you dumber? New research is starting to show how AI tools actually affect the way our brains think, focus, and remember. In this video, we break down real studies,…
Nov 11, 2026 · 7:08
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 11, 2026 · 47:51
Try Warp for free today at my link ➞ https://oz.dev/varunyt Uploaded 17-02-26In this video, we explain how most people misunderstand writing because they treat it as…
Nov 11, 2026 · 13:51
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 11, 2026 · 46:02
I was honoured to sit down with Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, and Prof. Govindan Rangarajan, Director of IISc, to discuss how breakthroughs like…
Nov 11, 2026 · 16:03
Attend a FREE AevyTV video editing masterclass - https://class.aevytv.com/learn_editingUploaded 17-03-25I got access into the top 0.1% of the world, and it opened my eyes. Davos…
Nov 11, 2026 · 10:35
Credit to https://twitter.com/foone for inspiring me to do this video. Uploaded 12-07-19Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding…
Nov 11, 2026 · 12:16
What happens when you sell a company? What do you get? What do your investors get?Uploaded 08-12-18And...how exactly do you value your company? How does the Discounted Cash Flow…
Nov 11, 2026 · 24:45
If you're in a rush and don't want to know the stats, the sequence starts at 9:50Uploaded 10-02-19Subscribe to me in one click: https://bit.ly/2Rbq52rFollow me on Instagram:…
Nov 11, 2026 · 48:45
In this episode, Peyush Bansal sits down to talk about Lenskart’s IPO, the debate around its valuation, and why he believes the company has been priced fairly despite market…
Nov 11, 2026 · 21:56
What will India look like in 2030? Uploaded 26-01-25Join me on a fascinating journey into the future where I show you a day in my life - from AI-powered smart homes and…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:34:21
In this episode, Naveen Tewari opens up about the near-collapse of InMobi (when the company lost 40% of its revenue overnight and was weeks away from shutting down). He breaks…
Nov 11, 2026 · 10:45
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:02:41
Ed McLaughlin, CTO of Mastercard discusses the fascinating evolution from paper money to digital neural networks that now protect trillions in global transactions. Ed opens up…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:01:22
Welcome to the fourth session of the 16-Kata series, where the focus shifts from building systems to reading people. This episode introduces a practical way to evaluate…
Nov 11, 2026 · 1:06:58
Welcome to the second session of the 16-Kata series, where I continue breaking down what I have learned about building and scaling companies over the past decade.Uploaded…
Nov 11, 2026 · 27:35
Subscribe to me in one click: https://bit.ly/2Rbq52rUploaded 28-02-19Loosely based on Paul Graham's essay + my own experiences. If you're in a rush and don't want to know…
Nov 11, 2026 · 39:39
Higgsfield just dropped its Black Friday deal, and you get 65% off on an entire year of unlimited 4K image generations! The sale is live only for 3 days so make sure you check…
Nov 11, 2026 · 5:15
In this episode, we're going to learn:Uploaded 25-11-18- How to open a bank account and the best strategies (hint: open 2)- Minimum corporate bank balance- Learn what fixed…
Nov 11, 2026 · 56:34
In this conversation, I sat down with Daniel Shapero, CEO of LinkedIn, and got him to reverse engineer his entire career on a whiteboard. Yes, a whiteboard where he walks us…
Nov 11, 2026 · 57:22
In this Kata, we break down how to hire and also, how to get hired. The focus is on what companies really look for, what actually matters, and why most people misunderstand the…
Nov 10, 2026 · 49:48
Overhaul your legacy code with https://modelcode.ai/morph Use my code "VARUNMAYYA" to get 50% off your first year!Uploaded 27-06-26In this video, we look back at 10 projects we…
Nov 10, 2026 · 29:28
Explore the fascinating journey of Singapore’s transformation from a struggling island nation in 1965 to a global economic powerhouse within a single generation. After being…
Nov 10, 2026 · 24:01
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 10, 2026 · 11:47
In this episode, we go over the process of doing an IPO. We also glance over minimum requirements, what it means to be an investor vs trader, and how investment banks…
Nov 10, 2026 · 27:42
In this episode, we sit down with Alex Wang, former founder of Scale AI and now Chief AI Officer at Meta, to understand what Meta Superintelligence Labs is actually building. We…
Nov 10, 2026 · 28:58
In this video, we’re going over some of the best prompt tips I’ve come to know. We first look at how prompt engineering is kinda like “world-building” where you give the AI so…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:25:25
Welcome to the first session of a 16-Kata series where I break down everything I have learned about starting and scaling companies over the past decade.Uploaded 21-12-25In…
Nov 10, 2026 · 28:13
Don't forget to follow me on Instagram!http://instagram.com/thevarunmayyaUploaded 06-08-18With Webflow, the time I take to build a website has dropped from a few weeks to a few…
Nov 10, 2026 · 50:04
In this Kata, we break down how to manage projects when you don’t have all the answers from the start. We explain why traditional project management methods no longer work as…
Nov 10, 2026 · 32:56
In this conversation, Cristiano opens up about Qualcomm’s evolution beyond smartphones. From building AI-powered PCs with multi-day battery life to partnering with Meta on the…
Nov 10, 2026 · 40:41
We got exclusive access into Google DeepMind and the prestigious AI for Science Forum, and we have some fascinating insights to share.Uploaded 25-02-25Watch this video to witness…
Nov 10, 2026 · 5:08
Follow me on instagram: http://instagram.com/thevarunmayyaUploaded 02-01-19Metastartup is a free, open-source MBA alternative. Join us on Instagram!In this video I run through…
Nov 10, 2026 · 54:49
Having served Google as Principal Engineer, and Time as its interim CEO… today’s guest, Zack Lloyd, quit both before taking on one of the oldest problems in software engineering…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:17:36
A lot of you have been asking for a complex website webflow guide so I made one. This will be a part of Metastartup, but I'm not numbering this episode yet. Uploaded 31-12-18You…
Nov 10, 2026 · 5:05
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 10, 2026 · 4:49
Cero means "Zero" in Spanish.Uploaded 12-07-19Business was my gateway drug to philosophy and understanding humans. In these short podcasts, let's talk black holes, computing,…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:18:12
In this Kata, we discuss wealth, risk, and how rich people think about money and constraints. We talk about how money changes the way you think about time, attention, risk, and…
Nov 10, 2026 · 6:34
Wishlist on Steam below:https://store.steampowered.com/app/4054220/Unleash_The_Avatar/Uploaded 22-06-26After 6 months of hard work, we're ready to show what's next.Get a glimpse…
Nov 10, 2026 · 15:12
Down the rabbit hole we goUploaded 12-07-19Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2026 · 51:14
Welcome to the third session of the 16-Kata series, where we move from theory to execution and focus on implementing the Lightning Way using AI.Uploaded 01-01-26This session…
Nov 10, 2026 · 35:35
In this Kata, we talk about why simplicity almost always beats complexity. We discuss why so many people assume that doing more, building more, or adding more systems leads to…
Nov 10, 2026 · 20:50
For part 1, visit Abhinav's channel at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOuiO3_-SBxnZ7-zAVSsShwUploaded 31-12-18Guys, we reached #1 on Amazon in the Business and Communication…
Nov 10, 2026 · 1:21:30
In this secret Kata, we start by talking about world-building and why creating your own world can sometimes be a better way to think about life and business than simply following…
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