Beneath the Veneer of Success with Unreasonable Fellow Amrit Chandan

​"Beneath the Veneer of Success" is a keynote that strips away the polished façade of entrepreneurial triumph to reveal the raw, often unspoken realities of leadership, ambition, and resilience.

​Unreasonable Fellow, Dr. Amrit Chandan takes the audience on a deeply personal journey, sharing the highs of building a multimillion-pound business and the crushing lows that tested his self-belief. Through candid storytelling, he dismantles the myths of overnight success, explores the emotional toll of leadership, and confronts the systemic barriers that many founders—especially those from underrepresented backgrounds—face. His journey through self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and moments of failure is a powerful reminder that true success isn’t about relentless forward momentum but about navigating setbacks with introspection and adaptability.

​At the heart of this talk is the Ithaca Framework, a system Dr. Chandan developed to turn adversity into clarity and purpose. Drawing from data-driven decision-making and philosophical introspection, he demonstrates how leaders can reshape their narratives, reframe their failures, and find a deeper sense of fulfillment in their work. The audience is invited to question their own perceptions of success and embrace the discomfort that comes with growth. With a mix of vulnerability, humor, and hard-won wisdom, "Beneath the Veneer of Success" is not just a keynote—it’s a call to redefine what it means to lead, achieve, and ultimately, find meaning in the entrepreneurial journey.