This is the first episode of a new series dedicated to Shark Tank India, that we are starting on Secrets of Storytellers. This is also the first episode with which we are starting video too, so you can catch us at https://youtu.be/jHBpPqSYXmY now. We talk with Pratik Gadia, Founder and CEO, The Yarn Bazaar who bagged a funding of 1cr rupees from four sharks, Aman Gupta, Ashneer Grover, Peyush Bansal and Anupam Mittal. We talk on a multitude of topics like: - His background and reasons for starting the business - How did this idea strike him? - How did he sustain in the starting years? - How did he tackle people's opinions and judgement from family and friends initially? - Experience with Shark Tank India - Process of applying, screening, pitching and receiving the funding amount in Shark Tank - Yarn Bazaar Business Model - Is an idea more important or implementation? - What should an entrepreneur never do? - One secret from Yarn Bazaar's journey Tune in! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/secrets-of-storytellers/support