Srikanth Bolla Shark Tank India gets a New Judge

Srikanth Bolla, a visionary entrepreneur and advocate for inclusivity, has joined the panel of Shark Tank India Season 4 as the newest shark. His journey is truly inspiring, as he overcame immense challenges to build a successful business and empower others.

Shark Tank India, the country’s most popular business reality show, has transformed both Indian television and the way people perceive entrepreneurship. Now in its fourth season, the show continues to inspire budding entrepreneurs with its panel of esteemed investors.

This season, Srikanth Bolla joins the panel as the newest shark, bringing his incredible journey and expertise to the show. Let’s dive into his inspiring story and what he brings to Shark Tank India Season 4.

Srikanth Bolla is newest judge on Shark Tank India

In a recent Instagram post, the entrepreneur posted a picture where he is posing with all the sharks. In his post, he wrote,

“To survive a pool of sharks, you need to become one yourself.”

Further explaining how the opportunity worked out for him, he added,

“So yes, I got an opportunity to become a shark on Shark Tank India. Being on the set made me realize that dreams aren’t just for thinkers— they’re for the doers! It was a blast meeting all these accomplished entrepreneurs in the panel and the pitches made were very inspiring — smelled innovation in the air!”

“To be honest, entrepreneurship in India has taken a very heartwarming boost because of Shark Tank India. People at the show seemed poised to solve some age-old problems and some modern issues in the society while being visionary,” he added.

In his post he also thanked the fellow judges for their support and encouragement. He wrote, “It was a great time learning from @chiragnakrani.official @anupammittal.me @namitathapar @jeet_adani1 @boatxaman Your love, encouragement and appreciation have kindled my fire even more.”

Finishing off his post, he thanked the show and posted advice for his fellow citizens.

“Witnessing some great pitches, I’ll just say one thing to all my fellow citizens, don’t just think about your idea, act on it, or someone else will! Thank you for having me, Shark Tank India—this is just the beginning!” he signed off.

Know all about Srikanth Bolla

Srikanth Bolla is an Indian industrialist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the CEO, Co-founder, and Chairman of Bollant Industries Private Limited, a company dedicated to sustainability and inclusivity. Despite being visually impaired, Bolla shattered barriers to become the first-ever visually impaired student to study Management Science at the prestigious Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Srikanth Bolla’s Impact in Business

Under his leadership, Bollant Industries has grown into a thriving enterprise with an annual turnover exceeding 150 million USD and a workforce of over 500 employees. His company focuses on manufacturing eco-friendly products while providing employment opportunities to differently-abled individuals, proving that business can be both profitable and socially responsible.

With his inspiring journey and business acumen, Srikanth Bolla is set to bring a fresh perspective to Shark Tank India Season 4, motivating countless entrepreneurs along the way.

Early Life and Education Struggles

A Passionate Youth Leader and Social Entrepreneur

Since 2005, Srikanth has been an active youth leader, becoming a member of Lead India 2020: The Second National Youth Movement, a visionary initiative launched by Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. His passion for inclusivity and education drove him to co-found the Samanvai Center for Children with Multiple Disabilities in 2011. Through this initiative, he launched a Braille printing press to support visually impaired students.

Leading Bollant Industries and Inspiring Entrepreneurs

Under Srikanth’s leadership, Bollant Industries has seen significant growth, with an annual turnover exceeding 150 million USD and a workforce of 500+ employees. His mission is to create a sustainable, inclusive, and impactful business that provides opportunities for differently-abled individuals.

His contributions did not go unnoticed. In 2017, Forbes Asia honored Srikanth Bolla in its prestigious 30 Under 30 list, recognizing him as one of the most promising young entrepreneurs across Asia.