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Ganesh Mishra

Entrepreneurial Spir... • 2m

🌿 Day 1: Ariro Toys — Play with Purpose 🧠 Ariro Toys, a Chennai-based startup, creates eco-friendly, Montessori-inspired wooden toys for kids aged 0–3. Founded in 2018 by Nisha Ramasamy & Vasanth Tamilselvan, it began with handcrafted neem wood teethers for their child and grew into a thriving brand with 90+ artisans and a loyal parent community. Why they stand out: India’s only large-scale neem wood toy maker, Montessori-backed designs, Shark Tank India success (₹50 lakh for 10% equity), and a strong sustainability focus. 🤯 Numbers: Revenue jumped from ₹8–10 lakh/month to ₹25–50 lakh, crossing ₹3.7 crore annually 💸, with over 100,000 toys sold. From teethers to toddler gyms, Ariro blends safety, learning, and tradition — proving great startups often start by solving a personal need. ✅ Stay Tuned For Next ⏭️

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