Shailendra Singh

FIRESTARTER

"No expectations, no limits." — Igniting transformation through stories that matter.

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Signature Programs

Transformational experiences designed for the new India — and the world.

Born To Be Alive

The signature keynote that redefines life's math. A wake-up call for corporates and communities to stop existing and start living.

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Startup Mastery

23 startups in 23 years. Hard-won lessons on building empires, embracing failure, and creating industries that didn't exist.

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Executive Coaching

One-on-one and group coaching for leaders who want to break the cycle of 'earn, spend, repeat' and discover their true north.

Coaching

Youth Workshops

Interactive sessions for schools and colleges. From Bishop Cotton to AIESEC, empowering India’s 600 million under 25.

Workshops
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About Shailendra Singh

He dreamed of cricket. Instead, he changed India’s entertainment industry. From fleeing communal riots as a child to becoming the Joint MD of Percept Ltd, Shailendra’s journey is a testament to impossible things.

He is a National Award-winning filmmaker, the creator of Sunburn (Asia’s largest music festival), a #1 bestselling author of F?@K Knows, and India’s first-ever TEDx speaker. Known as the "Firestarter for the Future," he has addressed audiences at the United Nations, World Economic Forum, and hundreds of stages worldwide.

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Globally Recognised By

United Nations TEDx (India's First) National Film Awards inthemix Top 50 EDM World Economic Forum CNN (World's 3rd Largest Festival)

What People Are Saying

"Shailendra’s session was a lightning bolt. Our team still references the 'Math of Life' concept months later."

— Rajesh K., CEO, Fintech Unicorn

"He didn't just speak; he ignited something in our students that classrooms couldn't. Truly a Firestarter."

— Director, Bishop Cotton School

"From Sunburn to the boardroom, his storytelling is unmatched. Book him before his calendar fills up."

— Priya M., Event Director

Latest Blogs

Stories, lessons, and provocations.

Blog 1
PHILOSOPHY

The Math of Life: Why You Have Less Time Than You Think

A deep dive into the calculation that changes everything.

Blog 2
ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Building Sunburn: How a Beach Stage Became a Global Phenomenon

The origin story of Asia's largest music festival.

Blog 3
SPEAKING

No Expectations, No Limits: The Creative Philosophy

How removing expectations leads to limitless creation.

Signature Courses

Self-paced and live digital programs based on decades of creative entrepreneurship.

F?@K Knows Workshop

Based on the #1 bestseller. A 4-week guided introspection journey.

₹4,999

Creative Entrepreneurship

23 startups, 30 years. The frameworks behind building industries.

₹7,999

Storytelling Mastery

Learn to craft narratives that move audiences and build brands.

₹5,999

Guestlist4Good

The world's first entertainment-for-good social enterprise. We revolutionise live entertainment while raising funds to educate underprivileged children through the Magic Bus program.

Launched in 2015, Guestlist4Good has broken records for live events and charity, bringing together global artists and audiences to create real impact.

Support The Mission
Guestlist4Good NGO

Organizations I've Served

Percept Ltd
Joint MD (28 years)
Sunburn Festival
Founder & Inceptor
Guestlist4Good
Founder
Boss Entertainment
Founder
TEDx
India's First Speaker
United Nations
Youth Changemaker Conclave
Barclays / Rothschild
Keynote Speaker
Bishop Cotton School
Guest Lecturer

Conversations That Matter

A podcast where Shailendra sits down with mavericks, dreamers, and disruptors to uncover the stories that shape our world.

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Latest Episode: "No Expectations, No Limits"

with Shailendra Singh · 48 min