Ankur Warikoo is an Indian entrepreneur, educator, content creator, and bestselling author. He is known for the content he shares on his social media accounts regarding personal finance, entrepreneurship, productivity, careers, and personal development. He began his career as a management consultant at Kearney and has served as the CEO of Groupon India and Nearbuy.com.
He has gained significant recognition as an entrepreneur; Ankur Warikoo is associated with ventures such as WebVeda, India Genius Challenge, and Monzy, and has previously worked with companies like SecondShaadi.com and Gaadi.com. Beyond entrepreneurship, he is also a bestselling author; his book, “Do Epic Shit”, was one of the highest-selling books in India in 2021.
Ankur Warikoo Bio/Wiki
Ankur Warikoo was born on August 24, 1980, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. As of 2026, he is 45 years old. He grew up in a middle-class family. His father, Ashok Warikoo, worked for a medical firm, and his mother’s name is Neeraj Warikoo. He also has a sister who is six years younger than him. He married Ruchi Budhiraja in 2007, and they have two children: a son, Vidhur Warikoo, and a daughter, Uzma Warikoo. He lives with his family in the Delhi-NCR region.
Ankur Warikoo completed his early education at Don Bosco School in New Delhi. After finishing school, he pursued a B.Sc. in Physics from Hindu College, Delhi, and an M.S. in Astronomy and Astrophysics from Michigan State University (East Lansing, Michigan) between 2002 and 2004; he also began a PhD program there but later discontinued it. He decided to return to India and subsequently completed an MBA in Finance from the Indian School of Business and Finance, New Delhi (2005–2006).
Ankur Warikoo Personal Information
| Full Name | Ankur Warikoo |
| Birth Name | Ashnoor |
| Known For | Being the Founder of e-commerce platform nearbuy.com |
| Profession | Entrepreneur, Author, Educator, Content Creator |
| Date of Birth | 24 August 1980 (Monday) |
| Age | 46 Years (as of 2026) |
| Birthplace | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Residence | Delhi-NCR |
| School | Don Bosco School, New Delhi (1986 to 1998) |
| College | Hindu College, Delhi Michigan State University, East Lasting, Michigan Indian School of Business and Finance, New Delhi |
| Qualification | B.Sc. in Physics from Hindu College, Delhi MS in Astronomy and Astrophysics (2002-20224) and PhD (Dropout) from Michigan State University, East Lasting, Michigan MBA in Finance from Indian School of Business and Finance, New Delhi (2005-2006) |
| Height | 5’8″ (173 cm) |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Natinality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Writing, Reading |
| Net Worth | ₹100-123 crore ($12 million to $15 million) (Approximately) |
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Ankur Warikoo Family & Relationship
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Year | 2007 |
| Wife | Ruchi Budhiraja |
| Father | Ashok Warikoo (worked in a medical firm) |
| Mother | Neeraj Warikoo |
| Children | Son -Vidur Warikoo Daughter Uzma Warikoo |
| Sister | Name Not Known (Younger) |
Ankur Warikoo Career
After returning to India in 2004—having discontinued his PhD program—Ankur Warikoo began working at NIS Sparta, a corporate training and consulting firm based in New Delhi, where he spent a year. Following his MBA, he worked as a management consultant at Kearney for approximately three years.
Subsequently, Ankur Warikoo co-founded an internet firm named Accentium Web in Gurgaon, Haryana; through this venture, he entered the world of online entrepreneurship and worked on websites such as Gaadi.com and SecondShaadi.com. Gaadi.com grew into a major platform, which he later sold to Goibibo.com.
In 2010, Ankur Warikoo joined the Berlin-based Rocket Internet as a Venture Partner and worked there for a year. In 2011, he assumed the role of Founding CEO of Groupon India. In August 2015, together with the Groupon India management team, he launched an e-commerce platform named Nearbuy.com in Gurugram, Haryana. After serving as CEO for nearly four years, he stepped down from the position in 2019.
Ankur Warikoo began his career as a content creator in 2019, sharing content related to careers, lifestyle, finance, startups, and personal growth. He created a video series on LinkedIn titled “Warikoo Wednesdays,” where he shared his experiences and insights as a founder, CEO, and people manager. Gradually, people began to appreciate his content, and he established a strong identity as a content creator. By 2026, he had amassed 7.1 million subscribers on YouTube and 4 million followers on Instagram—a significant milestone in his career.
Ankur Warikoo is also an author; in 2021, he published his first book, “Do Epic Shit”, which became one of his best-sellers. He published his second book, “Get Epic Shit Done”, in 2022 and has since authored several other popular books.
Ankur Warikoo Business And Ventures
Ankur Warikoo has established a strong identity as an entrepreneur.
WebVeda
‘WebVeda’ is his educational platform, aimed at imparting practical skills and career-related knowledge to people. According to his official website, Webveda had over 500,000 members in 2026.
India Genius Challage
In 2025, he launched the ‘India Genius Challenge’ platform, which focuses on identifying the talent of young students. His official website also mentions a scholarship worth ₹10 lakh for top performers.
Monzy
In 2026, he launched a credit card discovery platform named ‘Monzy’. Its objective is to help people understand credit card options based on their spending habits and preferences. According to the website, the platform does not use advertisements or sponsorships to provide recommendations.
Ankur Warikoo Books
Ankur Warikoo has written several books, including key titles that have established him as a bestselling author. ‘Do Epic Shit’ is one of his most widely recognized books. Here is a list of some of his major works.
- Do Epic Shit
- Get Epic Shit Done
- Build an Epic Career
- Make Epic Money
- Winning People Without Losing Yourself
- Beyond the Syllabus
Ankur Warikoo Social Media Accounts
| @ankurwarikoo | |
| YouTube | @warikoo |
Ankur Warikoo Interesting Facts
- Ankur Warikoo is a well-known internet entrepreneur, author, and content creator.
- Ankur Warikoo was born into a Kashmiri Pandit family in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
- Initially, he dreamed of pursuing a PhD in Physics.
- He married Ruchi Buddhiraja in 2007. He first met Ruchi Buddhiraja when he was 19 years old.
- He pursued an MS and a PhD (which he discontinued midway) in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
- After leaving the PhD program, he decided to return to India.
- Ankur Warikoo completed his MBA from the Indian School of Business and Finance, New Delhi, in 2006.
- After his MBA, he worked in management at Kearney, where he spent three years.
- He has served as the CEO of Nearbuy.com.
- He has worked on ventures such as SecondShaadi.com and Gaadi.com.
- He has been actively participating in several marathons.
- He was featured on the cover of the 2022 edition of HT Brunch.
- Ankur Warikoo is also a bestselling author.
- He shares content related to personal finance, startups, careers, and personal growth on social media.
- In 2026, he launched a credit card discovery platform named Monzy.
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