🤗 Takeoff #25: Shark Tank India’s dark ocean, AMA with Product leaders, power of ChatGPT and much more...
Welcome to Takeoff, our community newsletter that is your trusty companion on your career journey.
❓ AMA with the Product leaders
If you're interested in upskilling or eventually transitioning into a Product Manager, you might be interested in our Product Management Launchpad.
Join an AMA with Naggappan Ramasamy (worked as PM at Razorpay, Juspay, and Multiplier) and Navneet Sharma (co-founder of Airtribe), two of the instructors of the program. Ask them all the questions you have and then determine if the program is for you!
🦈 Shark Tank India: Where Dreams Swim with Sharks
Shark Tank India, a popular Indian reality television series that has been grabbing massive eyeballs, is based on the American version of Shark Tank. Entrepreneurs and inventors pitch their business ideas to a panel of successful investors, known as "Sharks," in hopes of securing funding and mentorship.
There is no denying that the show has become a cultural phenomenon, providing a platform for small business owners to showcase their ideas and gain exposure to potential investors. The show has helped raise the profile of entrepreneurship in India, encouraging more people to take the leap and start their own businesses.
Everybody is talking about Shark Tank India and its impact. It looks like India is finally celebrating entrepreneurship just like we do with Bollywood and cricket. However, there may be a catch here. Shark Tank India can vary, and some may argue that the show is a mockery of the entrepreneurial process.
Critics argue that the show can create unrealistic expectations for entrepreneurs, leading them to believe that securing a deal on the show is a guaranteed path to success. In reality, the success of a business depends on many factors, including the entrepreneur's skills, experience and market conditions.
Also, the show portrays entrepreneurship as glamorous and easy. The reality is that it requires a lot of hard work, dedication and perseverance. Starting and running a business is not for the faint of heart. It requires a lot of sacrifices and hard work. As an entrepreneur, you have to fight every day and the battle is everlasting.
We believe the show can benefit from providing informative content and resources. Many entrepreneurs on the show may not have the knowledge or experience to navigate the business world. Therefore, providing resources would help them succeed, in the long term.
In short, while Shark Tank India celebrates entrepreneurship in India, there is still a long way to go.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments.
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💫 Something we found fascinating!
This week, we came across this insightful thread where the author talks about the real powers of ChatGPT and how it's a powerful tool in the marketing kit.
🍔 Food for thought
Billionaires lost billions in 2022. This proves that money can't buy immunity from market fluctuations and economic downturns 😅
✨ Signing off with some wisdom
“It is difficult to say what is impossible, for the dream of yesterday is the hope of today and the reality of tomorrow.”
― Robert H. Goddard
Thanks for reading, and as always, stay curious!
See you next week! 👋
Team Airtribe 💜