Shark Tank India's New Judge Ritesh Agarwal Says Bengaluru Dosa Joints Are 'OG Shark Tanks'

As the latest judge on Shark Tank India and the visionary behind OYO, Ritesh Agarwal offered an intriguing glimpse into the vibrant entrepreneurial culture of Bengaluru.

On Tuesday, he fondly reminisced about the city's iconic cafes, breweries, and the legendary dosa points that have been the nurturing grounds for many original "Shark Tanks."

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With a touch of local flavor, Agarwal even playfully considered himself a part of Bengaluru, where discussions about startups often come alive over the delectable benne dose.

Sharing his experience on X, Agarwal posted a photo of his meal along with the caption,

Bengaluru and its many cafes, breweries even the legendary dosa points are the OG Shark Tanks. I consider myself part Bengalurian. Here's me at CTR Malleshwaram, a plate of Benne Dose goes great with startup convos. https://t.co/QoOQEQGW5Q pic.twitter.com/e5056ZJ7d4

¡ª Ritesh Agarwal (@riteshagar) October 3, 2023

"Bengaluru and its many cafes, breweries, and even the legendary dosa points are the OG Shark Tanks. I consider myself part Bengalurian. Here's me at CTR Malleshwaram. A plate of Benne Dose goes great with startup convos."

Ritesh Agarwal, the founder of OYO, has joined Shark Tank India for its third season.

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Shark Tank India closely mirrors its American counterpart, where entrepreneurs present their business ideas to a panel of investors, often referred to as sharks, who can invest in these ventures

Ritesh Agarwal, the founder and CEO of OYO, expressed his desire to provide the same level of support to others that he received from his mentors.

¡°When I began my entrepreneurial journey, resources were hard to come by. However, the generosity and kindness of the ecosystem (mentors, VCs, other founders) that took me in made the journey a bit easier and more fulfilling," he wrote on X.

¡°To be able to replicate this has been a long-standing goal of mine. Whenever the opportunity presented itself, it made me extremely happy to connect with, mentor, and back entrepreneurs at every stage of their own personal journeys.¡±

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