Varun Balsara

Varun Balsara is a serial entrepreneur focused on building platforms that empower creators and educators. He co-founded Nova Technologies Group (formerly Let's Level Up), an AI GTM solution providing a 'business-in-a-box' for online businesses, which has attracted VC funding and served over 200 experts. Earlier, he founded ConnectUs/ConnectWarwick, an algorithm-based app to combat student isolation, which was acquired by Warwick University. ac+2

With a strong academic background in Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Warwick Business School (First Class Honours) and a CORe credential from Harvard Business School, Varun combines academic rigor with practical startup experience. His undergraduate dissertation on AI in edtech informed his work, and he served as an Innovation Fellow at Warwick, fostering entrepreneurship on campus. ac

Varun is a recognized speaker and content creator. He co-hosted "The Human Entrepreneur" podcast, which reached Apple's Top 20, and has delivered a TEDxWarwick talk. He also shares insights on his Substack and Medium, focusing on 'Business Playbooks and Reflections from the trenches of building a VC backed startup,' demonstrating his commitment to sharing entrepreneurial lessons. apple+4

Varun openly discusses the mental health aspects of entrepreneurship, including anxiety and imposter syndrome, and the importance of resilience. His public speaking topics include mental health and therapy's role in entrepreneurship, overcoming loneliness as an immigrant founder, and navigating fear of failure, providing a human-centric perspective to his work. co