Shark Tank India gears up for its highly anticipated return with its third season, promising a more dazzling and expansive experience. Sony LIV has proudly unveiled a significant addition to the esteemed panel of sharks for Shark Tank India 3. The latest entrant joining the league of distinguished entrepreneurs and industry magnates is Varun Dua, the Founder and CEO of Acko.
Who is Varun Dua?
At 38 years old, Varun stands as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Acko Insurance, also holding ownership of CoverFox. Graduating from the University of Mumbai and pursuing his masters at MICA (formerly Mudra Institute of Communications) in Ahmedabad, Varun boasts a decade-plus experience in the insurance sector. He delved into marketing analytics for direct business acquisition and honed technology for efficient customer service. Varun commenced his career journey as a Trainee at Leo Burnett Advertising and later contributed to prominent entities like Tata AIG Life Insurance and Franklin Templeton Investments as a marketing manager.
Varun Dua's Entrepreneurial Journey
Driven by the aspiration to create his enterprise, Varun initiated Acko with a clear vision. He recognized the untapped potential of leveraging the internet to revolutionize the sale of insurance products, aiming for a seamless, paperwork-light process delivering rapid outcomes.
Acko's Funding Triumph
Before establishing Acko in 2016, Varun previously launched CoverFox, an influential online insurance aggregator. His track record and foresight attracted a whopping $30 million in investments for Acko.
The Value of Acko Insurance
In an October 2021 report by Livemint, Acko secured its unicorn status as India's 34th startup, boasting a valuation exceeding $1 billion.
Varun Dua on Shark Tank India 3
Varun Dua joins a stellar panel featuring luminaries like Aman Gupta (Co-Founder and CMO of boAt), Amit Jain (CEO and Co-founder of CarDekho Group, InsuranceDekho.com), Anupam Mittal (Founder and CEO of Shaadi.com – People Group), Namita Thapar (Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals LTD), Vineeta Singh (Co-Founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics), Peyush Bansal (Co-founder and CEO of Lenskart.com), Ritesh Agarwal (Founder and CEO of OYO Rooms), Deepinder Goyal (Founder and CEO of Zomato), Azhar Iqubal (Co-Founder and CEO of Inshorts), and Radhika Gupta (MD & CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund). Shark Tank India 3 will exclusively stream on Sony Liv.
Get ready to witness Varun Dua's strategic acumen and entrepreneurial prowess on Shark Tank India Season 3, as the show sets out to captivate audiences with innovation and groundbreaking ventures.
