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Azhar Iqubal joins Shark Tank, says 'Mom received more calls in 24 hours than in last 10 years'

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News 18 · 1y ago

Azhar Iqubal joins Shark Tank, says 'Mom received more calls in 24 hours than in last 10 years'

Inshorts Co-founder Azhar Iqubal, who's joining Shark Tank India panel, told ETimes, "For past 10 years, people in my village in Bihar were unaware of my work." He added they discovered his work after Shark Tank's promo went live. Azhar said his mother received more calls in 24 hours than in the last 10 years with wishes after the promo.

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Azhar Iqubal invests ₹1.2 crore in anti-stain clothing startup Turms on Shark Tank

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ABPLive · 1y ago

Azhar Iqubal invests ₹1.2 crore in anti-stain clothing startup Turms on Shark Tank

Inshorts Co-founder Azhar Iqubal invested ₹1.2 crore for a 4% stake in anti-stain clothing startup Turms on his debut as a judge on Shark Tank India Season 3. Azhar clinched the deal by demanding no royalty. "Your products are very interesting," said Azhar to Turms Founder Surender S Rajpurohit, who displayed 30-days no-wash denim, 7-days no-smell socks and anti-stain shirts.

Zing, a 10-minute food delivery app, launches in Gurugram

Inshorts · 8m ago

Zing, a 10-minute food delivery app, launches in Gurugram

Zing, an app that delivers freshly prepared food in 10 minutes using AI-driven demand forecasting, has launched in Gurugram. Founded by Tarun Arora, former COO of Inshorts, and Rachit Sahi, the app is backed by Inshorts Co-founder and Shark Tank India judge Azhar Iqubal. "Zing delivered 600 orders in November alone...This number could more than double in December," said Arora.

Shark Tank India 3's latest addition: Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Shark Tank India 3's latest addition: Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta

Radhika Gupta, Managing Director and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, has joined the judge's panel for the third season of "Shark Tank India." Radhika Gupta, along with other new "Sharks" including Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal and Inshorts CEO Azhar Iqubal, will evaluate pitches from entrepreneurs seeking investment. "Shark Tank India" is the Indian adaptation of the American show "Shark Tank," where entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors who decide whether to invest in their ventures. The third season will be streamed on the OTT platform Sony Liv.

Inshorts founder to join Shark Tank for season 3

Business Bytes

Business Bytes · 1y ago

Inshorts founder to join Shark Tank for season 3

Azhar Iqubal, the CEO and co-founder of Inshorts and Public, has transformed from running a simple Facebook page to becoming a prominent figure in India's entrepreneurial landscape. Inshorts, valued at Rs 3700 crore, offers concise news summaries, revolutionizing news consumption. Public, India's largest location-based social network with over 50 million users, emphasizes localized connections. As a shark on "Shark Tank India," Iqubal brings his unique insights and experiences to guide aspiring entrepreneurs, inspiring the next generation of business leaders in India.

Who is the Richest Shark in Shark Tank India?

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 1y ago

Who is the Richest Shark in Shark Tank India?

According to the information provided in the URL, the article discusses the net worth of the judges of Shark Tank India. The richest shark in Shark Tank India is Ritesh Agarwal, the founder and CEO of OYO Rooms, with a net worth of $1.92 billion. Other judges mentioned in the article include Ronnie Screwvala, Amit Jain, Deepinder Goyal, Ashneer Grover, Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, Peyush Bansal, Azhar Iqubal, Vineeta Singh, Anupam Mittal, Ghazal Alagh, Radhika Gupta, Varun Dua, and more. Open the article from "Source" button below to see their ranks.

upGrad’s Ronnie Screwvala, & 2 Others Join Shark Tank India

Inc42 · 1y ago

upGrad’s Ronnie Screwvala, & 2 Others Join Shark Tank India

Ronnie Screwvala, cofounder of upGrad, Radhika Gupta, CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, and Varun Dua, founder of Acko, have joined as new sharks for the third season of Shark Tank India. The season, currently in production, will also feature Ritesh Agarwal from OYO, Deepinder Goyal from Zomato, and Azhar Iqubal from Inshorts as sharks. The total number of sharks for this season is now 12. Other returning sharks include Aman Gupta from boAt, Anupam Mittal from Shaadi.com, Vineet Singh from SUGAR, Peyush Bansal from Lenskart, and Amit Jain from CarDekho.

Shark Tank India sends legal notice to pitchers; Here's why

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Shark Tank India sends legal notice to pitchers; Here's why

In a recent post on LinkedIn, Dorje Teas co-founder Sparsh Agarwal said that they had received a legal notice from Shark Tank India for using clips from their own pitch. Agarwal also claimed that they were not the only ones who received such notices. "They've cracked down on each and every startup that appeared on Shark Tank," he asserted.

Anupam Mittal, Shark Tank Judge and Shaadi.com Founder, Joins the 70-Hour Workweek Debate

Business Bytes

Business Bytes · 1y ago

Anupam Mittal, Shark Tank Judge and Shaadi.com Founder, Joins the 70-Hour Workweek Debate

Anupam Mittal, the founder of Shaadi.com and a judge on Shark Tank, has added his voice to the ongoing debate about working 70-hour weeks. His statement highlights the demanding work culture in the Indian business and entrepreneurship sectors. Mittal's declaration underscores the dedication required to succeed in the startup world, where long hours are often necessary. The debate was ignited by comments from Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, who suggested that India's youth should work 70 hours a week to boost economic growth. This discussion raises important questions about work-life balance and productivity.

Aman Gupta tears cheque after making an offer to pitchers; says 'Bhai tu mujhe maaf kar'

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Aman Gupta tears cheque after making an offer to pitchers; says 'Bhai tu mujhe maaf kar'

In a surprising twist on Shark Tank India Season 3, Aman Gupta, co-founder of boAt and one of the "sharks," tore up his cheque and withdrew his offer after a negotiation with two brothers seeking investment for their vegetarian fast food chain, Zorko. The brothers had requested 100 advisory hours alongside the financial deal, which led to Gupta's frustration. Ritesh Agarwal also withdrew from the deal, citing the pitchers' indecisiveness.

Ice Popsicle Brand Skippi Nets Funding From Hyderabad Angel Network, Venture Catalysts, Others

Inc42 · 1y ago

SKIPPI Ice Pops, a Hyderabad-based startup, plans to allocate funds to branding and marketing (40%), working capital (30%), hiring leadership team (10%), and new product development (20%). In 2022, Skippi received investments from all six sharks on Shark Tank India Season 1. The startup, founded by Ravi and Anuja Kabra in 2021, offers popsicles, cream rolls, and cornsticks through an omnichannel retail model.

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