Shark Tank India: Here's How India Found Its Entrepreneurial Hero In Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal
Reasons to love Peyush Bansal are simple- he's down to earth, humble, a hero lakhs of Indians started idolizing amidst the massive popularity of Shark Tank India.
"Talent is not only what we see shuffling in the so-called unicorns of India, but it is sitting multi levels below, but we never reach them because our recruitment processes are largely designed to look for people working with brand names we all see on TV, and not necessarily searching for potential."-These lines by Lenskart CEO sums up everything wrong, mainly with us as a country.
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Peyush Bansal became a favorite face on Shark Tank India, more so because of his honest feedback, way of encouraging the entrepreneurs, and how he showed beliefs in brands when most of his fellow sharks on the show chose to be 'out.'
Peyush Bansal is a Co-founder and CEO of Lenskart | Photo: BCCL
Reasons to love Peyush Bansal are simple- he's down to earth, humble, a hero lakhs of Indians started idolizing amidst the massive popularity of Shark Tank India.
1. As a Shark on Shark Tank India, he envisioned and liberated people who had small pockets but big dreams.
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His deal with Jugaadu Kamlesh gave India two heroes- Kamlesh himself and Peyush. Shark Tank India fans found their new hero in Peyush Bansal as they celebrated his faith in Kamlesh's dream.
2. While everyone mocked Sidharth, who called himself an 'innovator,' Peyush Bansal encouraged him by pointing out similarities between him and Siddharth.
That's not all. He invested in Sidharth and promised that his passion for innovation and mentorship would build him a secure and exciting entrepreneurial future. Well, what-a-mentor!
3. Peyush's funda in love and tips to everyone who wants to follow their dreams have repeatedly resonated with people.
Peyush Bansal's moto is to create meaning, and the rest will follow struck the right chords with everyone who started following him on other platforms after becoming his fan on Shark Tank India. Peeyush Bansal shared an important note on what all the show taught him and what tips entrepreneurs should follow to make their dreams a reality on his LinkedIn account.
4. When Shark became prey: Peyush Bansal had a unique pitch for his fellow sharks on the tank.
The last pitch of the finale week was a special one. Known as the 'kindest shark,' Peyush Bansal stepped forward to pitch his company, Lenskart, to the other sharks on the panel - Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Ashneer Grover, Ghazal Alagh, and Namita Thapar. Fans flooded the video he shared with comments. From calling him their favorite hero to expressing how much they'll miss the show and especially him, the Peyush Bansal fan club is legit!
5. Even when he couldn't invest in some of the entrepreneurs on the show, he went ahead and shared his number to make sure he was approachable.
During Watt Technovation's pitch, Peyush Bansal gave logical reasoning on why he couldn't buy shares in Nihal's company. However, he did share his number and assured him he could reach out for help. Peyush also promised him whenever Nihal invents something big, Peyush will step in as his first investor.
6. Peyush has time and again proved that generosity indeed goes a long way. He expressed his long-term vision to find a global issue and create a solution, no matter how difficult it may look.
Most of Peyush's investments in Shark Tank India were thoughtful and not just about money. He invested in the purpose-driven brand Gold Life anti-suicide rods. While presenting his offer to the pitchers, Peyush said, "paisa toh bahot kama liya hai ab isey kisi acchi jagah laga lete hai" .
7. The CEO of the prescription eyewear retail chain has repeatedly said that there is no ¡°secret sauce¡± for success. The only way, according to Bansal, is to ¡°hustle, fail, learn and grow.¡±
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In a note, he wrote, "please take these with a pinch of salt, as I am still failing, learning and hence revising my thoughts every month...sorry every hour,¡±
8. Apart from being an intelligent entrepreneur, his company gives free eye care to underprivileged kids
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Lenskart Foundation opened its first child eye care center at Tughlakabad, Delhi. In the first four months itself, they did 3,100 screenings. Of those 3,100 people, 1,951 had vision issues. That's 63%! The foundation gave away 1700 free glasses to those in need.
(Also read: 13 Reasons Why The First Season Of Shark Tank India Won Hearts And Became A Super-Hit!)
After approximately two months, the first season of Shark Tank India ended.
The finale episode was unique as the Tank had all 7 Sharks ¨C Ashneer Grover, Vineeta Singh, Namita Thapar, Aman Gupta, Ghazal Alagh, Peyush Bansal, and Anupam Mittal.
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Owing to the show's massive popularity, there are chances of it returning for the second season.
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