Aman Gupta is the owner of Boat, a serial entrepreneur, and one of the most popular judges of Shark Tank India who has captivated his audience with his business IQ, incredible investment deals, and a good sense of humor.
I don’t think there is someone who doesn’t like Aman Gupta in Shark Tank India and it is pretty obvious, he is the real entertainer of the show.
He gained immense popularity from his iconic line from Shark Tank “Hum bhi bana lenge” which means ‘We will also make it‘. This line went viral on social media and everyone was talking about it.
But I can bet there are a lot of things that you do not know about him and in this article, we are going to explore all about Aman Gupta as the judge of Shark Tank India.
How Aman Gupta Started Boat
The question jumping into everyone’s mind is how Aman Gupta actually started Boat and made the company this big. FYI, if you do not know, as per a recent report, Aman Gupta’s Boat is the only company among the Shark Tank India judges, that is actually making profits.
Now, coming back to the question, to understand how Aman Gupta started Boat, let me take you to his educational background and past businesses first which will make the picture clearer.
Aman Gupta Education
Aman Gupta is a chartered accountant and has also completed his MBA from the prestigious Indian School of Business. Here is the complete educational background of Aman Gupta:
| Institution | Years Attended | Degree | Field of Study |
| Delhi Public School, RK Puram, New Delhi | 1995 – 1998 | High School Diploma | Commerce |
| Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University | 1999 – 2002 | Bachelor’s Degree | Commerce |
| The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | 1999 – 2002 | Chartered Accountant | Finance and Accounting |
| Indian School of Business | 2010 – 2011 | Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Finance and Strategy |
| Kellogg School of Management | 2011 – 2011 | MBA (Exchange Program) | General Management and Marketing |
Aman Gupta’s Past Businesses & Career
He started his career as an assistant manager at CITI Bank in the year 2003. In 2005, he co-founded a business, Advanced Telemedia Pvt Ltd, with his father, which failed.
Eventually, after failing six businesses, he founded Boat.
| Year | Company | Position | Details |
| 2003 | Citibank | Assistant Manager | Started his career at Citibank. |
| 2005 | Advanced Telemedia Pvt Ltd | Co-Founder | Co-founded the company with his father, focusing on bringing global brands to India. |
| 2011 | KPMG | Senior Management Consultant | Worked in the Strategy Services Group. |
| 2012 | HARMAN International | Director, Sales | Led business development and strategic partnerships with global and Indian brands. |
| 2014 | Imagine Marketing India | Co-Founder | Launched the House of Marley lifestyle brand in India. |
| 2016 | boAt | Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer | Founded boAt, a consumer electronics brand, which became highly successful in the market. |
So How Boat Became a Success?
Now we are back with the same question how Aman Gupta started Boat? So after completing his degrees, he was doing jobs, but he always wanted to be a businessman. He failed six businesses but this doesn’t stop him from starting another.
According to him, failing a business doesn’t mean you cannot do a business, he always says, to take learnings and move forward and this is what worked for him.
He co-founded Boat with Sameer Mehta in 2016 with an initial investment of 30 lakhs focusing only on providing affordable and durable audio devices with some style factors.
He learned from his past mistakes and it turned out to be a successful venture.
Aman Gupta Biography
| Full Name | Aman Gupta |
| Date of Birth | 1982 |
| Age | 42 (as of 2024) |
| Place of Birth | Delhi, India |
| Education | Bachelor of Commerce (Delhi University), Chartered Accountant (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India), MBA (Indian School of Business and Kellogg School of Management) |
| Family | Father: Neeraj Gupta (Director)Mother: Jyoti Kochar Gupta (Housewife)Siblings: Brother – Anmol Gupta, Sister – Neha Gupta |
| Wife | Priya Dagar |
| Children | Two daughters |
| Professional Background | Citibank: Assistant Manager (2003)Advanced Telemedia Pvt Ltd: Co-Founder (2005)KPMG: Senior Management Consultant (2011)HARMAN International: Director, Sales (2012)boAt: Co-Founder and CMO (2016 – present) |
| Investments (Shark Tank) | BluePine Foods, Peeschute, Bummer, Revamp Moto, Skippi Ice Pops, Raising Superstars, Beyond Snack, Altor, Ariro Pvt Ltd, Nuutjob, Meatyour, EventBeep, Farda, Loka, WickedGud, Freecultr, Shiprocket, Anveshan, AyuRythm, InACan, Beyond Water |
| Awards and Achievements | Entrepreneur of the Year in Consumer Durables (2020), Businessworld Young Entrepreneur Award (2019), Lokmat Most Stylish Entrepreneur of the Year (2021) |
| Net Worth (2024) | Approx. $110 million |
| Net Worth in Rupees (2024) | Approx. ₹880 crores |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches (approx. 178 cm) |
Aman Gupta Investments in Shark Tank India
| Business Name | Industry | Investment Amount | Equity | Co-Investors |
| BluePine Foods | Frozen Momos | ₹75 lakhs | 16% | Ashneer, Vineeta |
| Peeschute | Portable Urine Bags | ₹75 lakhs | 6% | None |
| Bummer | Innerwear | ₹75 lakhs | 7.5% | Namita Thapar |
| Revamp Moto | Electric Vehicles | ₹1 crore | 1.5% | Anupam Mittal |
| Skippi Ice Pops | Ice Pops | ₹1 crore | 15% | All Sharks |
| Raising Superstars | Kids Education | ₹1 crore | 4% | Ashneer Grover |
| Beyond Snack | Banana Chips | ₹50 lakhs | 2.5% | Ashneer Grover |
| Altor | Smart Helmets | ₹50 lakhs | 7% | Namita Thapar |
| Ariro Pvt Ltd | Wooden Toys | ₹50 lakhs | 10% | Peyush Bansal |
| Nuutjob | Male Hygiene | ₹25 lakhs | 20% | Namita Thapar, Peyush Bansal |
| Meatyour | Egg Products | ₹30 lakhs | 20% | Anupam Mittal, Peyush Bansal |
| EventBeep | Student Community | ₹30 lakhs | 3% | Ashneer Grover, Peyush Bansal |
| Farda | Streetwear | ₹30 lakhs | 20% | Namita Thapar |
| Loka | Metaverse App | ₹40 lakhs | 24% | Anupam Mittal, Peyush Bansal |
| WickedGud | D2C Food | $340,000 | Various | |
| Freecultr | Apparel | ₹37 crores | Various | |
| Shiprocket | E-commerce Shipping | $185 million | Various | |
| Anveshan | Food Products | ₹36.7 crores | Various | |
| AyuRythm | Wellness Platform | ₹75 lakhs | 2.68% | None |
| InACan | Ready-to-Serve Cocktails | ₹20 lakhs | 2% | None |
| Beyond Water | Hydration Solutions | ₹37.5 lakhs | 7.5% | None |
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| Company Website | boAt Lifestyle |
What is Aman Gupta’s Iconic Line from Shark Tank?
Aman Gupta’s iconic line from Shark Tank India is “Hum bhi bana lenge” which went viral and made him very popular.