19-Year-Old Nexera.Health Founder Shares Post-Shark Tank Journey and Meeting with OYO's Ritesh Agarwal

 

Himanshu Rajpurohit, the 19-year-old founder of Nexera.Health, has been making headlines since his appearance on Shark Tank India Season 4. In an interview with The Times of India, Rajpurohit revealed that OYO founder and Shark Ritesh Agarwal reached out to him for an informal meeting after the show.

 

"Meeting Ritesh was a game-changer. He spent quality time mentoring me, which was a dream come true. Learning from someone of his caliber is invaluable," Himanshu shared.

 

Despite not securing a deal on the show, Nexera.Health has experienced remarkable growth. Himanshu revealed that the app's website traffic increased tenfold after the episode aired, and he's confident they’ll surpass their revenue goals.

 

Reflecting on his experience, Himanshu acknowledged the feedback from the sharks. While his overconfidence during the pitch was criticized, particularly by Aman Gupta of boAt, Rajpurohit took it as a learning opportunity. "Every criticism is a chance to grow. The sharks are mentors, and their insights are invaluable," he said.

 

He also expressed his admiration for Ritesh Agarwal, stating he would love to collaborate with him in the future. "Ritesh’s wisdom and calm approach make him the ideal mentor. I’ll work hard to make that partnership happen someday."

 

Himanshu admitted there were challenges with Nexera's website, which were highlighted during the pitch. However, he emphasized their rapid progress in recent months and plans to keep improving.