boAt co-founder Aman Gupta said on Wednesday that this year's Shark Tank India featured some of the youngest and most impressive talent he has seen.
In a post on X, Gupta said he was thoroughly impressed after coming across a 13-year-old entrepreneur who pitched an AI startup on the reality show.
“When I was 13, I honestly did not know what to do with life. School, homework, gully cricket with friends… bas wahi world tha. But today's generation? Different breeds. They are not just smart and confident, but building real things way before most of us even discover what we are good at,” he said.
In the post, the entrepreneur recalled his meeting with the young founder, noting that he stood out for his sharp thinking, clear vision and willingness to learn.
“One of my favourite pitchers this season was a 13-year-old who walked into the Tank with an AI startup and a level of clarity that genuinely impressed me. No fake gyaan, no overconfidence, just sharp thinking, solid vision, and that hunger to learn,” he said.
Impressed by his talent and humility, Gupta also added that he decided to support the young entrepreneur. “If this is what 13 looks like today, the future isn't coming… it's already here. India is building. And our youngest founders are leading the way,” he concluded his post, adding an image of his interaction with the young entrepreneur.
What Impressed Aman Gupta
The entrepreneur who left Gupta thoroughly impressed at Shark Tank India's ongoing season is Jaiwardhan Tyagi, hailing from Uttar Pradesh. He is the founder of Neurapex AI.
During his pitch, Tyagi told the judges that he really loves the project. “It's not a school project…I left JEE coaching to build it,” the 13-year-old said, adding that his brand's philosophy is “creating impact.” “I believe technology is the only thing which can create a huge impact,” Tyagi noted.
In his pitch, Tyagi explained that it works as an assistant med-tech platform which helps patients in understanding, tracking and managing their health.
Based in Ghaziabad, Neurapex AI focuses on “developing breakthrough technologies that understand things related to neurological and dermatological health,” according to its LinkedIn profile. For now, the company plans to monetise its platform by charging healthcare providers for patient leads generated through its diagnostic services.
How Much Aman Gupta Invested
The platform is currently available free of cost for users. During the pitch, Tyagi sought Rs 60 lakh for 5% equity, valuing the startup at Rs 12 crore. Following his impressive pitch, Gupta agreed to support his startup, which was started a year ago and is still in an early growth phase.
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