From Anupam Mittal to Namita Thapar; educational qualifications of Shark Tank India entrepreneurs

Shark Tank India's judges, from Aman Gupta to Namita Thapar, showcase diverse educational backgrounds, reflecting their broad academic accomplishments and expertise. These business leaders have overcome challenges to establish prominent identities in the industry, amassing multimillion-dollar net worths. Their educational paths range from formal degrees in business and engineering to practical experience and self-education. Here is a look at the educational backgrounds of Shark Tank India's panel of judges:

Aman Gupta, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Boat Lifestyle, holds a degree in Business Administration from Delhi University and passed the CA examination. He earned an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the Indian School of Business and further honed his skills with an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management in 2011.

Namita Thapar began her studies in Commerce at Savitribai Phule Pune University and enrolled in the ICAI chartered accountancy program. She pursued an MBA in India before moving to the US, where she earned an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Namita became the CFO and later the Executive Director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals.

Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of OYO Rooms, initially joined the Indian School of Business and Finance under the University of London International Program but chose to quit shortly after. He later earned a fellowship from the Thiel Foundation, becoming the first Asian to receive the $100,000 grant.

Vineeta Singh, co-founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics, completed her schooling at Delhi Public School R.K. Puram, New Delhi. She earned a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and an MBA specializing in marketing and branding from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

Deepinder Goyal, co-founder and CEO of Zomato, graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi with a degree in Mathematics and Computing, providing a foundation for his achievements in technology-driven entrepreneurship.

Anupam Mittal, founder of People Group and Shaadi.com, earned a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the University of Pune and an MBA in operations and strategic management from Boston College in Massachusetts.

Radhika Gupta, Managing Director and CEO at Edelweiss Mutual Funds earned a B.S.E in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, equipping her with insights into financial markets and macroeconomic trends.

Peyush Bansal, founder and CEO of Lenskart, attended Don Bosco School in New Delhi and earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from McGill University. He completed the Management Programme for Entrepreneurs and Family Businesses at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore.

Amit Jain, co-founder and CEO of CarDekho Group, obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, shaping his entrepreneurial path.

Azhar Iqubal, co-founder and CEO of Inshorts, started with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi but left his studies to pursue entrepreneurial endeavours.

Varun Dua, co-founder and CEO of Acko General Insurance, earned a commerce degree from R. A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics and an MBA in Strategic Marketing and Communications from Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad.

Ronnie Screwvala, co-founder of upGrad, attended Mumbai’s Cathedral and John Connon Schools and earned a degree from Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, setting the stage for his multifaceted career.