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Introduction :-
Peyush Bansal was born on 26 April 1985 in Delhi. He is an Indian Entrepreneur and investor. Peyush Bansal is a CEO and co-founder of LensKart, which is India’s multinational eyewear retail chain. LensKart based in Gurugram. He also play a role as a shark, judge, investor on the famous business reality show Shark Tank India.
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Early Life & Education :-
Peyush Bansal completed his schooling life at Don Bosco School in Delhi. After completing schooling he prepared for IIT but he didn’t get admission into IIT. Then he decided to study in engineering at foreign University, after lot of efforts and hard work finally he got an admission in McGill University, Canada. In 2002 to 2006 he completed his graduation in Bachelor of engineering Honors in Electrical-IT with control and automation. During graduation he used to work as a part time receptionist, where he develop his interest in coding and computer.
After Graduations he started his career as a program manager in a Microsoft, USA. He is very young people who worked in Microsoft. He worked there from January 2007 to December 2007. He also completed MPEFB-Management from IIM, Bangalore.
In 2008 he left his job and moved to India. Without any business idea and experience he decided to start a business from small capital, which was he earned from his previous job. He started a company in 2007, which is online portal and helps to solve various issue of college students like books, jobs, coaching etc.
After this Peyush with his two friends Amit Chaudhary and Sumeet Kapahi friend founded Valyoo Technologies Pvt. Ltd which is now known as LensKart.
About LensKart :-
LensKart Visit for Glasses like for women, men and kids. They also manufacture sunglasses, simple sunglasses and sunglasses with eye number.
This company have more than 5000 frames and glasses for a option in frames and glasses, also have upto 50 different style of high quantity lenses. Some products following likes.. Eyeglasses, Contact lenses, Frame options, Color Contact lenses and many more….
Growth Highlights :-
Company’s growth looks like this…
In beginning of 2024 they have 1 million + customers. And spread 313 cities in India In 2024. The company have 1300+ Stores in 2024. In the end of 2024 The company have $506 billion valuation. Also known as one of the Top Optical Business in India.
Facts & Quotes Of Peyush Bansal :-
Peyush Bansal shares some his personal unknown facts to related with him and also shares some quotes from learning and experiments……
Facts :-
- He likes to watch web series and thriller shows with suspense.
- About sports, he likes cricket.
- He thinks and want path like Bill Gates.
- He like to spend his free time on traveling
Quotes :-
He thinks that Passion is most important.
As a hardworking entrepreneur, should focus on creation of value more than anything else.
Awards :-
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Entrepreneur of the Year |
| 2013 | Top 100 Asia Award |
| 2015 | India TV Yuva Awards |
| 2019 | 40 under 40 Entrepreneurs |
| 2023 | Innovator of the Year by NDTV |
| 2024 | Innovator of the Year by NDTV |
On Shark Tank India :-
He is as a shark on the set of shark tank India in season 1,2,3 and also very fresh season 4. He is very loving shark. He invested in lots of company and helping people. He also come on shark tank India show for pitching.
In 2022 he also Invited as a VIP contestant with other judges of shark tank India on the set of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Also as a guest on the set of The Kapil Sharma Show with other sharks.
This is video about pitch of Peyush Bansal on the set of Shark Tank India.
Family :-
Peyush Bansal Parents name is Bal Kishan Bansal and Kiran Bansal. In 2011 he married to Nidhi Mittal, who is chairperson of he’s company, she was founder of content marketing agency. And the couple have one son
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