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Shark Ritesh Agarwal and his mom bond over Shark Tank India
Mumbai: Prepare for a thrilling season of Shark Tank India, the transformative reality show that has empowered numerous entrepreneurs nationwide by offering them a valuable platform to showcase their ideas and be heard. This year, the inspirational journey unfolds with the introduction of six new sharks on the panel. Among them is the youngest shark in the history of Shark Tank India, OYO Rooms founder & CEO Ritesh Agarwal who proudly calls himself the ‘dolphin’ of the tank, adding a fresh perspective to the panel.
Ritesh, an inspiration to budding entrepreneurs, shares his personal experience on how Shark Tank India is helping the masses understand what entrepreneurship is and how it’s a topic of discussion in every household. He said, “Back when I started, we didn’t have a platform like this, and people often couldn’t understand what we were doing. But now, everyone across the country wants to carve out their path, and it’s incredible to see folks from small towns with innovative ideas, fully supported by their families.
Adding further, he said, “In our home, my mom was the first one who started watching Shark Tank India. Six years ago, my mom might not have understood my work, but today she comes to me and says, you know, a few years back, I overheard you talking about equity dilution, and now I actually know what it means.
He stated, “We often sit down together to watch the show, and the interesting part is after it concludes, my mother is full of insights on which pitch should have secured funding and more. Engaging in such conversations with her is fun!”
Tune in to witness Ritesh and other Sharks in action on Shark Tank India Season 3 starting 22 January on Sony LIV!
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Piyush Thakur steps down as Inshorts’ chief revenue officer
Former vice president and cro says exit marks a new chapter after close to a decade of building revenue and partnerships at Inshorts Group.
NOIDA: Piyush Thakur has stepped away from Inshorts Group after nearly 10 years with the company, marking the end of a long tenure that culminated in his role as chief revenue officer.
In a farewell note, Thakur said he was “turning a new page” after almost a decade at Inshorts, calling it one of the hardest professional decisions he has made. He added that his exit was not driven by uncertainty about the future, but by reflection on a long association with the company.
Thakur joined Inshorts in October 2016 as vice president and spent around seven years in the role before being elevated to chief revenue officer in April 2024, a position he held until April 2026.
He said his tenure was defined by “thousands of mornings, late nights, product debates and breakthrough moments”, as the company evolved into a large-scale digital news platform used by millions.
In his note, Thakur emphasised that Inshorts’ growth was a collective effort across teams, adding that engineers, designers, sales teams and customer support staff all contributed to building the platform. He said the company’s success was not the result of individuals but of “everyone who stayed, passed through, and left their mark”.
Before Inshorts, Thakur worked across several digital media and business development roles. At ESPN, he served as senior regional manager from October 2015 to October 2016, focusing on growth initiatives, strategic opportunities and video distribution.
At Times Internet, he worked for nearly three years, including as head of business development from April 2015 to September 2015 and chief manager from January 2013 to March 2015. His responsibilities included monetisation of mobile platforms, managing media and developer partnerships, and driving revenue across digital properties such as The Times of India and The Economic Times.
Earlier, he worked at Brandmovers as head of business development from June 2012 to June 2013, handling digital, mobile and social media marketing solutions, client development and strategic consulting. During this period, he also worked on advertising revenue, brand strategy and CRM-based solutions.
At Inshorts, Thakur’s role focused on revenue strategy, mobile and media partnerships, and growth initiatives across platforms. His profile highlights experience in mobile product management, digital business models, partner ecosystems and revenue expansion in high-growth environments.
