Meet new Shark Tank judge Viraj Bahl! From selling his house to fund his startup to creating Rs 1,000 empire, a look at his entrepreneurial journey
Sony Liv from January 6. This season welcomes a new judge, Viraj Bahl, founder and managing director of Veeba Foods, who joins the established panel of Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, and Peyush Bansal.
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Meet Viraj Bahl
Viraj Bahl is a prominent figure in India’s fast-moving consumer goods sector and the driving force behind Veeba Foods, a leading sauce manufacturer. Since its inception in 2013, Veeba has become a significant player in the Indian food industry. However, Viraj’s rise to success was far from straightforward, marked by resilience and a determination to overcome challenges.
Viraj’s journey in the food industry began during his childhood, inspired by frequent visits to his father’s factory and working at the Fun Foods stall in Aahar, Delhi. Although he was passionate about the family business, his father, Rajiv Bahl, insisted that he first prove his ability to support the family. To meet this challenge, Viraj pursued marine engineering, graduated from Singapore Polytechnic, and secured a well-paying job with a merchant navy company. By 2002, he earned his father’s approval, having met the financial goal of a Rs 3 lakh monthly salary.
Early Career At Fun Foods
In 2002, Viraj joined Fun Foods and played a pivotal role in its growth, helping it become a household
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