Meet Pratham Mittal, New Judge On 'Shark Tank India Season 5', Young Indian Entrepreneur

Pratham Mittal, a young Indian entrepreneur, is the newest judge on Shark Tank India Season 5. He brings a fresh voice to the reality show, as he comes from the world of education-driven entrepreneurship. Pratham has been the founder of Master’s Union and Tetr College of Business. Pratham Mittal has already made a name for himself by challenging the norms of the traditional management education system.

For the unversed, Shark Tank is one of India's most influential platforms for founders from different walks of life. They offer entrepreneurs a chance to pitch their ideas, get mentorship from top leading investors, and also secure their funding. Pratham will be featured in the Campus Special episodes of Shark Tank India Season 5, with a focus on student-led entrepreneurship. Pratham's entry will surely help student founders and also first-time entrepreneurs who are making companies at a young age. This is because of Pratham's exceptional educational background.

Pratham Mittal has studied at global institutes; his family has been in the education field

Pratham Mittal's educational background has been diverse. He had studied at The Doon School and then went to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Pratham studied Systems Engineering and Political Science there, then went to the London School of Economics and Political Science. Pratham, over there, studied International Relations and Affairs.

Pratham Mittal's family is in the education sector

Pratham grew up in a family that was closely tied to the education sector. This is because Pratham's dad, Dr. Ashok Mittal, is the Chancellor of Lovely Professional University, located in Punjab. It is interesting to note that before Pratham had launched the Masters’ Union and Tetr College, he had cemented his base in the technology world with OTGrow. According to a Mint report, Pratham, through his ventures and investments, has helped many early-stage startups. Pratham has also influenced the education ecosystem, where he leads and supports ventures.

Pratham Mittal, via Master’s Union and Tetr College of Business, created an entrepreneurship ecosystem

Pratham Mittal has already carved out a niche for himself through his work in student-led startups and business education models. In the past few years, Pratham has shaped the landscape of campus entrepreneurship in India through the Master's Union. Speaking about his new role as a judge on Shark Tank India, Pratham feels that the show has become a powerful stop for all young budding entrepreneurs. In his words:

"Shark Tank has emerged as one of the most influential platforms for entrepreneurship in India, giving early-stage founders the opportunity to showcase their ideas, gain mentorship, and access resources that can help turn concepts into scalable businesses."

Pratham Mittal reacts to joining Shark Tank India Season 5 as a new judge

Pratham Mittal, in a recent interview with the Hindustan Times, revealed why he joined Shark Tank India Season 5. He revealed that he has always wanted to work with young business creators and said that one can't be overly critical of young entrepreneurs. Pratham revealed that even if they made mistakes, they had to be told that it was okay, rather than being put down. Pratham also called the TV medium as a ruthless platform and said:

"We need to bring more heart into it, and I hope I can be that positive voice. Right now, the narrative towards entrepreneurship is a little critical, and that makes me uncomfortable. I mean, this person has left their job to try something new. They need feedback, not criticism.”

Pratham Mittal in Shark Tank India Season 5 will be seen with the seasoned judges

Shark Tank India Season 5 will feature seasoned veterans as well as new faces. The sharks of Season 5 are Anupam Mittal (Shaadi.com), Aman Gupta (boAt), Namita Thapar (Emcure Pharmaceuticals), Peyush Bansal (Lenskart), Vineeta Singh (SUGAR Cosmetics), Amit Jain (CarDekho), Ritesh Agarwal (OYO), Kunal Bahl (Snapdeal, Titan Capital), along with Viraj Bahl (Veeba). Pratham is not the only new judge who will be seen in the panel. Apart from him, new faces include Varun Alagh (Honasa Consumer), Mohit Yadav (Minimalist), Shaily Mehrotra (Fixderma India), Hardik Kothiya (Rayzon Solar), along with Kanika Tekriwal (JetSetGo Aviation).

What are your views on Pratham Mittal, the new judge on Shark Tank India Season 5?

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