Shark Tank India: Vineeta Singh roasts YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, says 'every influencer wants to be a founder these days'
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The four-minute promotional video showcases captivating snippets of various pitches, underscoring the creativity and passion of entrepreneurs from across India. One standout moment features renowned YouTuber Gaurav Taneja, who pitches his whey protein brand alongside his partner. They share an extraordinary success story, revealing Rs 1 crore in sales achieved within just one hour, despite their website being password protected. This feat earns high praise, with Aman Gupta remarking, “That is a dream for a lot of businesses,” and Vineeta Singh echoing the sentiment with an astonished, “Oh my God.”
Taneja's pitch adds humor to the proceedings as he quips, “Shark, aaj kal har founder ko influencer banne ka kida aa gaya hai” (these days every founder wants to become an influencer). Vineeta Singh’s witty retort, “Aur influencer ko founder banne ka” (and influencers want to become founders), steals the spotlight, showcasing the playful camaraderie among the sharks.
This season also emphasizes inclusivity, spotlighting entrepreneurial talent from smaller towns and rural areas. Kunal Bahl acknowledges this evolution, stating, “Startup founders in our country have a certain impression, and you people are shattering it.” Bold valuation proposals further amp up the excitement, with one entrepreneur
