In This Episode of The Big Fish Cares Podcast:

Tech entrepreneur and consciousness explorer Manuj Agarwal shares the raw, emotional story behind his transformation from $2-a-day poverty in India to AI innovation and global impact. From a suicide attempt at 15 to discovering meditation, redefining success, and helping others find purpose, this episode is a vulnerable and deeply inspiring conversation on pain, power, and possibility.

Hosted by Benny Fisher, this episode explores what it means to live with intention, how childhood trauma impacts success, and why purpose—not just profits—must drive our journey. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or unsure how to turn hardship into hope, this one’s for you.

Key Moments:
00:00 Manuj’s rock-bottom moment at 15

04:00 Growing up in poverty and seeking validation

10:00 The moment no one checked on him

22:00 Building success through tech and escape

36:00 Discovering meditation and self-awareness

59:00 His bold mission: helping 20 win Nobel Prizes

Episode Themes:

• Surviving rock bottom and finding purpose
  
• Validation, self-worth, and inner healing
  
• The intersection of human consciousness and AI
  
• Love, rebellion, and relationships across cultures
  
• Reclaiming time, energy, and joy through mindfulness
  
• The courage to follow your heart, no matter the cost

Connect with Manuj Aggarwal:

Website: https://manujaggarwal.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manujagro/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal

🎙️ Connect with Host Benny Fisher:

🌐 Official Website: https://www.bennyfisher.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigfish.benny

👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fisherbenny