Shark Tank 2 AND BEYOND - Part 1

I recently finished watching Shark Tank Season-2 and much to my surprise I was in awe of the Show’s content.

What makes Shark Tank India Season 2 so impressive is the quality of the ideas and the passion and determination of the entrepreneurs to dream big and achieve bigger. The show had wide range of ideas, from innovative products and services to groundbreaking technologies and social initiatives. Sharks themselves have also been impressive, carefully evaluating and curating the investment deals, and offering guidance to the ones that fail to make the cut (with humility).

Through this post (and a few others in the series), I will try to GO BEYOND and share some insights with you around various aspects of the show like a) Know Your Sharks b) Typical Investment Styles and past investment c) Valuation bases d) Important Business Concepts, etc.

Post 1: Know Your Sharks

As aspiring entrepreneurs, it is but natural to feel excited to understand the personal and professional journey of the Incumbents. This post is an attempt to DECODE the entrepreneurial journey of the 6 sharks in Season 2. The one thing that is common in their entrepreneurial journey is that there is no one formula to success, each of the sharks had their own journey to the Goal Post. One thing that stands out for these Sharks and the other successful entrepreneurs in PERSISTANCE. In Harivansh Rai Bachchan’s words- “Raah pakad tu ek chala chal, Paa jayega Madhushala”.

Let's double click on the Sharks and get to know them better-

Amit Jain

Some Other Interesting Trivia-

• Amit Jain's passion for cars and the automotive industry started at a young age. His father owned a car dealership in Jaipur, where Amit would spend his summer vacations helping out.
• Amit Jain once lost 1 cr. In Share Market
• Amit Jain is a fitness enthusiast and enjoys running and cycling. He has participated in several marathons and triathlons.

Aman Gupta

Some Other Interesting Trivia-

• Aman Gupta's parents are entrepreneurs and have been a source of inspiration for him.
• According to Aman Gupta, the name "boAt" was inspired by the idea of "staying afloat" and being "anchored in the moment."
• Aman Gupta is passionate about music and has stated that he listens to music for at least two hours every day.

Namita Thapar

Some Other Interesting Trivia-

• Namita Thapar is a third-generation entrepreneur, following in the footsteps of her grandfather and father, who were also successful businessmen.
• Pure vegetarian
• Comes from riches, and doesn’t feel ashamed/guilty of saying it

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Peyush Bansal

Some Other Interesting Trivia-

• Peyush is known for his simple and frugal lifestyle and prefers to drive a modest car rather than a luxury one.
• He is known for his entrepreneurial spirit and has been quoted as saying, "Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a company, it's a way of life".
• He has also authored a book called "Power Lensing: Innovation in Contact Lens Industry", which is a guide to the contact lens industry.
• Another vegetarian in the Tank

Anupam Mittal

Some Other Interesting Trivia-

• Born in Mumbai, Anupam started his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 23
• Shaadi.com was earlier named as Sagaai.com
• Anupam is also a prolific writer and has authored a book called "7 Khoon Maaf: The Story of Sussana and Her Seven Husbands".
• Anupam is also a music lover and has been known to play the guitar.

Vineeta Singh

Some Other Interesting Trivia-

• Sugar Cosmetics was co-founded by Vineeta along with her husband Kaushik Mukherjee (Yes, in line with intra-college weddings at IIMs)
• Sugar Cosmetics is known for its cruelty-free and vegan products, a reflection of Vineeta's commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.
• The brand's name, Sugar, is inspired by Vineeta's love for desserts, and the idea of a sweet treat that can instantly brighten up someone's day (winning against names like Kickass Cosmetics, Fabilicious, etc.)

You are FREE to choose your own favorite, mine is Peyush Bansal, followed by Namita Thapar.