Aman Gupta

Aman Gupta
Full name	Aman Gupta
Born	4 March 1982 Delhi, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Entrepreneur, Angel Investor
Known for	Co-founder & CMO of boAt, Shark Tank India judge
Education	Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram Delhi University Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Indian School of Business Kellogg School of Management
Spouse	Priya Dagar
Children	2 (Mia Gupta, Adaa Gupta)
Parents	Neeraj Gupta (Father) Jyoti Kochar Gupta (Mother)
Net worth	Approx. $95 million

Aman Gupta (born 4 March 1982) is an Indian entrepreneur, angel investor, and business personality best known as the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of boAt Lifestyle, one of India’s leading consumer electronics brands. He gained nationwide popularity as one of the investors (Sharks) on the business reality television show Shark Tank India.

Gupta is recognized for his innovative marketing strategies and for building boAt into one of the fastest-growing audio and wearable technology brands in India.

Early Life and Education

Aman Gupta was born in Delhi, India to Neeraj Gupta and Jyoti Kochar Gupta. He grew up in a business-oriented family environment which influenced his interest in entrepreneurship.

He completed his schooling at Delhi Public School, R.K. Puram. Later, he pursued higher education at Delhi University.

Gupta also cleared the Chartered Accountancy entrance and studied at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

To pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions, he completed an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the Indian School of Business (ISB) and another MBA in General Management and Marketing from the Kellogg School of Management in the United States.

Career

Early Career

Aman Gupta began his professional career with Citibank as an assistant manager between 2003 and 2005.

Later, he co-founded Advanced Telemedia Pvt. Ltd. and served as its CEO from 2005 to 2010. Although the venture faced challenges, it gave him valuable entrepreneurial experience.

From 2011 to 2012, Gupta worked as a Senior Management Consultant at KPMG. He later joined Harman International (JBL), where he worked as the India Sales Director and gained experience in the consumer electronics industry.

Founding boAt

In 2016, Aman Gupta co-founded boAt Lifestyle with Sameer Mehta. The company initially focused on manufacturing stylish and affordable audio products such as earphones, headphones, and speakers.

boAt gained popularity for its durable braided charging cables and fashionable audio accessories designed for young consumers.

Within a few years, the company expanded its product range to include:

• Wireless earbuds
• Smartwatches
• Bluetooth speakers
• Fitness wearables

boAt quickly became one of India's top consumer electronics brands.

Shark Tank India

Aman Gupta gained widespread recognition after appearing as a judge on the business reality show Shark Tank India.

The show allows entrepreneurs to pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors known as “Sharks.” Gupta became known for his friendly personality, marketing expertise, and willingness to support innovative startups.

Through the show, he has invested in several startups including:

• Skippi Ice Pops
• Bummer
• Shiprocket
• WickedGud
• Anveshan

His role on the show has made him a popular public figure among young entrepreneurs.

Investments

Apart from running boAt, Gupta is also an active angel investor. He has invested in numerous startups across different industries including fintech, e-commerce, consumer products, and technology.

Some of the startups he has invested in include:

• FREECULTR
• Bummer
• Skippi Ice Pops
• Shiprocket
• WickedGud
• 10club

Personal Life

Aman Gupta is married to Priya Dagar. The couple has two daughters named Mia Gupta and Adaa Gupta.

Outside his business ventures, Gupta enjoys music and fitness activities. He is also active on social media and frequently shares insights on entrepreneurship and marketing.

Awards and Recognition

Aman Gupta has received recognition for his contributions to the startup ecosystem and consumer electronics industry.

Some notable recognitions include:

• Entrepreneurial leadership in India’s startup ecosystem
• Popular investor on Shark Tank India
• Recognized as one of India's leading startup mentors

Legacy

Aman Gupta’s journey from a finance professional to a successful entrepreneur highlights the importance of innovation and strategic marketing. Through boAt and his investments in startups, he has contributed significantly to India’s growing startup ecosystem.

His success story continues to inspire young entrepreneurs and business leaders across the country.