The season finale of Shark Tank India 4 was a special episode dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and promoting inclusive entrepreneurship. Dubbed the "Divyang Special," the episode aimed to foster innovation and provide a platform for entrepreneurs working on disability-inclusive solutions.
Leading this impactful initiative was Jeet Adani, Director of Adani Airports, who mentored participants and provided financial backing to scale their transformative ideas. The panel featured renowned investors, including Srikant Bolla (CEO, Co-Founder, and Chairman of Bollant Industries Private Limited), Namita Thapar, Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, and Chirag Nakrani, who evaluated pitches with both heart and business acumen.
One of the most touching pitches came from Shweta Runwal, founder of Tickle Your Art, who was joined by her daughters, Ira and Dhriti. Inspired by Dhriti, who was born with Down Syndrome, Tickle Your Art is a unique design brand that promotes the artistic talents of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Their ask was ₹21.3 lakhs for 7% equity.
During the pitch, Namita Thapar praised Shweta, calling her a role model mother. To add a fun element, the Sharks were challenged to sketch their dream house in just one minute. Anupam Mittal, instead of drawing a house, sketched the moon, surprising everyone. Explaining his choice, he said, “It is the easiest thing to draw, and I am a terrible artist. But also, mujhe poori duniya chahiye, so when I sit on the moon, it will feel like the entire world is yours.”
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As the pitch progressed, the Sharks were captivated by the confidence of young Ira, who introduced their signature product, The Kind Eye, a jewelry piece that reimagines the traditional evil eye in a positive light. This concept particularly impressed Anupam Mittal, who warmly told the sisters, “You girls are the most beautiful things I have seen in my entire life.”
Shweta emotionally shared her journey, saying, “Dhriti expresses herself beautifully through art, and I wanted to create a platform to showcase her talents along with other special artists. Being on Shark Tank India has been incredible, and we’re grateful for Aman Gupta and Anupam Mittal investing in our passion for inclusion and empowerment.”
While Aman Gupta and Anupam Mittal eagerly invested, Namita Thapar expressed her desire to mentor the brand. Meanwhile, Srikant Bolla, though deeply moved, did not see a clear business model but promised to make a donation to support their cause.
In a heartwarming conclusion, Shweta wished for both Aman and Anupam to collaborate. Anupam, visibly touched, responded, “For my selfish reasons, something’s woken up in me. I will continue to be in touch with your girls and you.”
Ultimately, Aman and Anupam matched her ask, sealing a deal that celebrated inclusivity, creativity, and the power of dreams.
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