Ritesh Agarwal, the visionary founder of OYO Rooms, is set to make a significant mark in the world of entrepreneurship by becoming the youngest shark on the panel of ‘Shark Tank India Season 3.’ This exciting announcement, made by Mr. Agarwal on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), was confirmed by Shark Tank India’s official Instagram page, sparking enthusiasm among aspiring entrepreneurs across the country.
In his heartfelt message, Mr. Agarwal reflected on his own entrepreneurial journey, recalling the challenges he faced when resources were scarce. He expressed gratitude for the generous support and guidance he received from the ecosystem, which included mentors, venture capitalists, and fellow founders. This support not only made his journey easier but also more fulfilling.
Mr. Agarwal’s decision to join ‘Shark Tank India’ as a shark aligns with his long-standing goal of giving back to the entrepreneurial community. He expressed his joy at the prospect of connecting with, mentoring, and supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their journeys. Over the years, he has extended his support to numerous startups, provided guidance to entrepreneurs within the Naropa Fellowship cohort, and assisted small businesses across India.
In his own words, “@Sharktankindia made entrepreneurship a household conversation, and I am excited to be a small part of Season 3 and support more entrepreneurs emerging from every corner of India.”
This significant addition to the ‘Shark Tank India’ panel highlights Ritesh Agarwal’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs. He joins a distinguished group of sharks, including Aman Gupta, Amit Jain, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, and Peyush Bansal.
The commencement of shooting for the third season of ‘Shark Tank India’ is a highly anticipated event in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The show’s previous season witnessed remarkable investments totaling 80 crores across 103 businesses, catalyzing entrepreneurial growth and innovation in India.
While the official streaming date of Season 3 is yet to be announced, the show continues to be a beacon of hope and opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs, echoing the spirit of entrepreneurship celebrated by its American counterpart, ‘Shark Tank USA.’
