Post by Samikshya Khatiwada

Turned into Episode 1 and 2 of Shark Tank Nepal — and it was genuinely inspiring. What stood out to me most was the way the sharks handled every pitch with respect. While some pitches and moments truly impressed me, there were also a few that didn’t quite resonate. I’d love to share my personal perspective — the honest takeaways — from a few standout pitches and moments in the episodes. Sandhya Gaire Poudel’s confidence as she stood and pitched Sandhya Pote Udhyog was truly admirable.Cabinet Shrestha recognized the pitch with vision and heart. He invested to boost her confidence and purpose — and that is truly commendable. While watching Priya Lamichhane’s pitch for "Sathi Sanitary Pads" , I couldn’t help but notice several critical gaps in the presentation. The pitch lacked clarity — especially regarding the distribution channels, target market segmentation, and overall company structure. The responses to key questions were vague and avoided the core of what investors typically need to assess. It was evident that the sanitary pads were imported and only repackaged in Nepal, raising questions around value addition. What stood out even more was how the investment seemed driven more by emotional appeal than by sound business fundamentals. Investing NPR 50 lakhs without clear expectations of returns or accountability raises concerns about the consistency of the Shark Tank format. Watching two Chartered Accountants Sabin Karki and Mukul Bhatt Sir pitch their startup “Mero Coding Class” on Shark Tank Nepal was truly inspiring. Their innovative idea, clarity in vision, and confident presentation really stood out. Being in the same line of study, it deeply motivated me. As a CA student, it was a powerful reminder that our knowledge and skills can create real-world impact beyond traditional roles. Watching Santa Chaudhary from "Shanta ko Achar" pitch her business left me with mixed feelings. While her product seems promising — especially with a claimed profit margin of around 50%, which is impressive in any industry — the pitch lacked clarity, structure, and conviction. There was no solid accounting data, and her financials and investment ask were vague and unconvincing. Love to hear what your thoughts are on it. #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Innovation #SharkTankNepal #nepaleconomy