Shark Tank India, the popular reality show that provides a platform for budding entrepreneurs to seek investments and guidance, is gearing up for its latest season with a new addition to its esteemed panel of judges. In a surprising twist, Inshorts co-founder and CEO, Azhar Iqubal, has been announced as the latest “Shark” for Season 3.
Here are five key facts about Azhar Iqubal:
- At the age of 31, Azhar Iqubal, along with his co-founders Deepit Purkayastha and Anunay Arunav, started InShorts in 2013 as a Facebook page. The platform quickly gained recognition and was shortlisted for the third batch of Nasscom’s 10,000 startups. Today, Iqubal serves as the CEO of InShorts, a content aggregator that condenses news, videos, infographics, and blogs into concise summaries.
- Following the success of the Android InShorts application, Iqubal and his team expanded their reach by launching the application for iPhones in 2015. This move further solidified InShorts’ position as a leading content aggregation platform in the digital space.
- Despite a traditional educational background in mathematics and computer science at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, Azhar Iqubal chose a different path. According to his LinkedIn profile, he decided to drop out of IIT in 2012, emphasizing that one’s background and degree are not the determining factors for success.
- InShorts has garnered significant attention from investors, with reports estimating a total funding of $119 million through various funding rounds. Notable backers include Tiger Global, Vy Capital, Rebright Partners, and Times Internet, underscoring the platform’s value in the digital media landscape.
- Azhar Iqubal, known for his entrepreneurial spirit, has not only built a successful company but has also ventured into supporting other businesses. He has previously invested in QuickReply.ai, a WhatsApp marketing platform, showcasing his commitment to fostering innovation in the startup ecosystem.
Confirming his role on Shark Tank India Season 3, Iqubal expressed his desire to inspire the youth of India, emphasizing that qualities such as hunger, discipline, and focus matter more than one’s background or degree. With his diverse experiences and successful entrepreneurial journey, Azhar Iqubal is poised to bring a fresh perspective to the Shark Tank India judging panel, providing invaluable insights and support to aspiring entrepreneurs.
As the latest season unfolds, entrepreneurs can look forward to pitching their ideas to Azhar Iqubal and the other seasoned Sharks, hoping to secure investments and propel their ventures to new heights.
Sources By Agencies
