The globally acclaimed enterprise present, ‘Shark Tank’, which has aired in over 40 international locations, is about to have a localised model in Bangladesh. Sony Footage Leisure and Bongo has inked a deal to introduce the favored actuality present within the nation with Robi on board because the ‘Title Sponsor’, supported by Startup Bangladesh because the ‘Powered by’ collaborator.
The present’s premise includes budding entrepreneurs presenting their enterprise concepts to a gaggle of buyers, dubbed the ‘Sharks’. These buyers, who often are achieved entrepreneurs themselves, determine on whether or not to take a position based mostly on the potential they see within the pitch. Entrepreneurs might be showcasing something from a novel product prototype, an current services or products, or perhaps a agency searching for capital to upscale its operations. The last word purpose for these entrepreneurs is to safe funding and remodel their ventures into recognisable manufacturers.
Bongo is quickly to disclose a panel of native ‘Sharks’, representing various sectors and industries, with the announcement slated for a future date.
The directorial reins for ‘Shark Tank Bangladesh’ have been handed to Gazi Shubro. Moreover, Bongo is collaborating with SBK Tech Ventures, drawing upon their deep-rooted expertise with investments and startups within the nation, to boost the present’s manufacturing high quality.
Ahad Bhai, Bongo’s CEO shared, “We’re a really entrepreneurial and resourceful nation, and as a proud Bangladeshi I felt that this present is the right platform to mix leisure with enhancing the lives of our folks. We’re very proud and excited to get this off the bottom.”
Sami Ahmed, Managing Director of Startup Bangladesh said, “Shark Tank Bangladesh is poised to make waves in our entrepreneurial panorama, and we’re thrilled to deliver this international phenomenon to our nation. This initiative aligns completely with Startup Bangladesh’s mission of fostering innovation, supporting startups, and creating alternatives for our proficient entrepreneurs to shine on a world stage. We consider that Shark Tank Bangladesh won’t solely encourage but additionally empower our native innovators to take their concepts to the following degree, finally contributing to the expansion and prosperity of our nation.”
In a press handout, Shihab Ahmad, Chief Business Officer of Robi, echoed comparable sentiments and emphasised Robi’s satisfaction in partnering with Bongo to launch ‘Shark Tank’ in Bangladesh and hopes it would encourage the nation’s youth.
Aspiring members can submit their purposes by sharktank.bongobd.com or the myrobi app. Bongo will even be organising open auditions nationwide, with additional particulars to be disclosed quickly.
