About Varun P Kulkarni

Varun P Kulkarni bridges history, culture, and identity through his work as a writer, content creator, and engineering professional. As founder of Breathing History, he illuminates overlooked stories from India's past with research-driven insight.

With 15 years in HVAC manufacturing and currently serving as a Data Centers Business Development Manager, Varun has shaped over 600 mechanical designs. He holds an MS in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Oklahoma State University, a Harvard Business School CORe credential, and is pursuing his Professional MBA at University at Buffalo.

His debut book, "A Weekend Hindu," explores faith, identity, and belonging in the diaspora. His authentic writing sparks conversation rather than prescribing answers, weaving thoughtful dialogue between past wisdom and present lives.

My path as a writer began not in classrooms or workshops, but in the quiet moments of questioning that come with living between two worlds. As a Hindu in America, I found myself navigating questions that had no easy answers: What does it mean to be faithful in a culture that doesn't always understand your faith? How do you honor traditions while building a life that feels authentically your own?

These questions led me to start Breathing History, a platform where I could explore the stories and wisdom that shaped who we are today. What began as personal curiosity evolved into a mission to bridge the gap between ancient wisdom and modern life, between the stories we inherit and the lives we choose to build.

Through years of research, writing, and conversations with people from all walks of life, I discovered that the most profound insights often come not from having all the answers, but from being willing to ask the right questions. This journey of inquiry became the foundation for everything I create today.

I write because stories have the power to transform how we see ourselves and our place in the world. In our fast-paced, digitally connected age, we often lose touch with the deeper narratives that give life meaning. My work exists to create space for reflection, to honor the complexity of identity, and to remind us that we are all part of a larger story.

Whether through my book "A Weekend Hindu," my YouTube channel, or my ongoing exploration of history and culture, I aim to create content that doesn't prescribe but invites. I believe in the power of authentic conversation over empty rhetoric, of questions over answers, and of stories that help us understand not just where we come from, but who we're becoming.

My hope is that my work serves as a bridge—between past and present, between different cultures and perspectives, and between the person you are today and the person you're growing into.