Misha Varum
Misha smiling on a sunny terrace in a casual linen shirt and amber glasses
Curiosity, with the commitment to make it real.

ABOUT ME

Entrepreneurship
as a way of life.

For me, entrepreneurship is the most fulfilling way to follow my curiosity.

It gives me the freedom to explore what interests me, ask questions, and turn an idea into something people can experience. I get to keep learning, discover what I’m capable of, and build a life that feels like my own.

That’s what draws me to it: the chance to put something of myself into the world, see it become real, and find out where it leads.

The risk is real, and it asks a lot of you. But for me, the chance to create something meaningful—and grow through the process—is worth it.

Stay curious. Take the chance. Make it real.

Teaching &
public speaking.

There’s something powerful about helping an idea click for someone else.

Teaching lets me share what I’ve learned and keep learning from the people in front of me. I enjoy making something complicated feel approachable—and giving people the confidence to try it for themselves.

Through Breakers Academy, that means helping people use English in real life and business, explore their ideas, and put what they learn into practice.

I’m bringing that same spirit to public speaking: honest conversations about curiosity, entrepreneurship, and the courage to begin. Experiences worth sharing, and questions worth asking together.

Public talks · Coming soon.

AI-created preview of Misha speaking with a microphone on a warmly lit stage in front of a small audience

What made me who I am.

The chapters of my life—from where I began to what I feel called to build.

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  1. 1989 · VORONEZH, RUSSIA

    Family & upbringing.

    I was born in Voronezh, Russia, and grew up in a family of artists and producers. Creativity was part of the world around me from the beginning.

    Today I call Florida home. Where I come from remains part of the story I’m still writing.

  2. Education.

    Learning is one of the things I value most. Following a question, exploring an unfamiliar idea, and discovering what I’m capable of are all part of that.

    For me, education is a continuing part of life—and something I want to share through teaching.

  3. 2013 · GETTING STARTED

    The world of work.

    My events journey began in 2013 with small pool and club parties. From those beginnings, the work grew into multiple events a month at venues with capacities ranging from 500 to 10,000 people.

    That was the beginning of a much bigger chapter in bringing people together.

  4. Concerts & festivals.

    A view from behind the DJ toward a festival crowd beneath a tropical canopy
    A chapter that helped shape everything that followed.
    A violinist performing beside a candlelit grand piano at an Akademy Miami event
    Akademy Miami · Music and connection.
    Misha taking a selfie in front of an outdoor stage during setup
    Behind the scenes · Stage setup.
    Misha at a nighttime event with the crowd behind him
    From the stage · A night to remember.
    Blue and magenta stage lighting above a festival crowd
    The energy of a live crowd.
    Rapture Electronic Music Festival 2018 lineup poster
    Rapture · 2018 lineup.
    Misha with a guest in his event archive
    People along the way.
    Misha with performers in front of a concert projection
    Behind the curtain.
    Misha with a group at Sleeping Beauty Dreams
    Sleeping Beauty Dreams.

    I worked my way to the top of the events business, co-founding Rapture Music Festival and organizing tours across the U.S. and Canada. Since 2013, that journey has included shows with Basta, Revva & Galoustyan, and Mikhail Shufutinsky.

    Akademy Miami, Sleeping Beauty Dreams, and Le Petit Cirque through Magic Town are also part of that story. The ambition, pressure, and responsibility of bringing these experiences to life shaped who I am—and how I approach everything I build today.

  5. Family & my kids.

    Misha and his family sharing a playful selfie around a café table
    The people at the center of it all.
    Misha smiling beside a woman wearing sunglasses, with her arm around his shoulders
    Moments together.

    Love and family come first.

    Being a partner and a dad keeps me grounded. I want to build a life with room for the people I love: everyday moments, shared adventures, and time together.

    That’s the perspective I bring to everything else I do.

  6. Redefining myself.
    A spiritual journey.

    Self-discovery matters as much to me as anything I build. This part of my journey is about asking what feels meaningful, what I value, and who I want to become.

    Love, family, and learning are at the center. I want the way I live—and the work I choose—to reflect that.

  7. THE CHAPTER I’M BUILDING NOW

    Entrepreneurship & calling.

    Entrepreneurship gives me a way to follow my curiosities and bring ideas into real life. Teaching gives me a way to share what I learn and help someone else move forward.

    At Breakers Academy, those two paths meet: building something meaningful while helping people gain confidence in English, business, and their own ideas.

    Keep learning. Keep building. Pass it on.

    More about teaching & public speaking

THE BOOK COMING SOON

The Fool’s Journey to Successful Entrepreneurship

Every venture begins with a step into the unknown.

This book explores the courage to follow your curiosity before you have all the answers: to begin, make mistakes, learn, and keep finding your way.

It’s about the personal journey inside entrepreneurship—the uncertainty, the decisions, and the growth that comes from turning an idea into something real.

At its heart is a question: how can building a business also help you build a life that feels fulfilling and your own?

Coming soon: The Fool’s Journey to Successful Entrepreneurship by Misha Varum. Black and gold cover with a winding path toward a glowing horizon.
COMING SOON

MY PHILOSOPHY

A full life is the point.

Love and family at the heart of it. Curiosity, growth, and purpose woven through everything else.

Where it all begins

Love

Lead with care. Be present, make time, and let the people I love feel it in the small things, every day.

THE NEXT CHAPTER

Something new
is taking shape.

A marketing company for people building their next chapter. Branding, websites, and practical support to help businesses get started and grow.

The name and launch are still in the works.

Meet the founder ↗