Every Sunday, all over the world millions of people religiously huddle up in front of their television sets to watch the ‘Shark Tank’. Before the sharks there were dragons, tigers all paving way for this phenomenon that has in recent times picked up momentum, giving us all the yearning to pave our own path, build something lasting, ultimately making a deep and
meaningful impact on our lives.

Shark Tank is an Emmy award winning reality TV show on ABC in its 8th season. It features a panel of business executives and investors (called ‘Sharks’) who listen to pitches and invest (at their discretion) in aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking funding for their business, products, or services in return for an equity stake.

Here are some reasons why entrepreneurship is in vogue

● One can use their boundless creativity to its maximum potential which otherwise might be hindered in certain corporate surroundings

● There is a certain freedom and complete control that can be exercised over your destiny

● Being an entrepreneur truly accelerates your learning curve. One learns to be a lifelong learner, wearing different hats– right from a lowly employee to a CEO boss!

● You wake up being driven and motivated everyday as you know what it means to truly follow your passion

● You will be independent and a true man of action and not just words

● It also feels positively great to know your work is adding to the national income, creating social change, providing jobs and helping the community

● The advent of internet and technology has changed traditional businesses and their conventional workings. Finding right minded people, asking questions, connecting with customers, finding smart money and right investors for the business is all just click away now

● Last but not the least there is a certain responsibility that is shouldered by all entrepreneurs as they dare to see the bigger picture, ask the bigger questions and seek solutions to the problems that plague our lives. They truly are the harbingers of hope and change.