Shark Tank’s Aman Gupta calls this generation ‘different breed’ after an impressive pitch from 13-year-old teen who left JEE coaching for AI startup | – The Times of India

A 13-year-old boy is all over the headlines for making an indelible mark on the Shark Tank judges, especially boAt’s Aman Gupta, who openly appreciated the teen and wrote an admiration post on social media, saying, “This generation is different.” The child had left his IIT-JEE coaching to focus on his startup.Jaiwardhan Tyagi, a 13-year-old whiz, walked into Shark Tank India Season 5 and left the country’s top investors stunned. While most teens today worry about homework or cricket matches, Jaiwardhan built Neurapexai, an AI tool tackling real healthcare problems like misdiagnosis.Sharks like Kunal Bahl called it the season’s most inspiring pitch, while boAt’s Aman Gupta saw a future leader worth betting on right away. Forget the usual startup drama – this kid’s clarity, grit and zero-fuss vibe flipped expectations.

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boAt’s Aman Gupta says this generation is ‘different’

The boy’s pitch completely changed the script on what “young entrepreneur” really means, praising this “different breed” of kids building real things early. Gupta compared his younger self to the generation today, writing in a post on X, “When I was 13, I honestly did not know what to do with life. School, homework, gully cricket with friends… bas wahi world tha. But today’s generation? Different breed.”He further explained how children today, especially teenagers, are completely different from how things used to be before: “They are not just smart and confident, but building real things way before most of us even discover what we are good at.”He then labelled it as his ‘favourite pitch’ of the season: “One of my favourite pitches this season was a 13-year-old who walked into the Tank with an AI startup and a level of clarity that genuinely impressed me. No fake gyaan, no overconfidence, just sharp thinking, solid vision and that hunger to learn.”Seeing genuine talent and real drive, he added: “And yes, I supported him. Because when you see talent + intent + humility at that age, you don’t just clap… you back it.”“If this is what 13 looks like today, the future isn’t coming… it’s already here. India is building. And our youngest founders are leading the way.” 🇮🇳

Tyagi left his coaching to focus on his startup

Jaiwardhan Tyagi, the teenage founder of one-year-old Neurapexai, ditched his JEE coaching to focus on his AI-powered medtech platform. The tool analyses MRI scans, lab reports, images and medical histories to deliver clear, actionable insights for doctors. Right now, it is free for users. He pitched for Rs 60 lakh in exchange for 5% equity, valuing his company at Rs 12 crore, as seen on Shark Tank.Tyagi began his hustle early and tried building unique thingsJaiwardhan’s love for technology started young. He got hooked on block coding, moved on to full web development, and even dreamed up an all-in-one social media site at the age of 10.He once tried building a rocket, but technical glitches grounded it, with lessons learned from his father, a maths professor who sharpened his logic.A friend’s resume-boosting nudge sparked Neurapexai, and when the Sharks grilled him on studies versus startup, he shot back firmly: “This is not a school project. I left my JEE coaching for this.” He added, “I value education a lot, but this opportunity doesn’t care if I am 13 or 21.”

Sharks go wow, but who supported?

The panel, including Kunal Bahl, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, Ritesh Agarwal and Aman Gupta, was hooked from the pitch.Snapdeal’s Kunal Bahl said, “This is the most inspiring pitch of Shark Tank India Season 5,” though he passed as the product and monetisation were not ready yet. Vineeta Singh and Ritesh also opted out, citing the early stage, with Ritesh offering mentorship instead.Aman Gupta stood out, investing on Jaiwardhan’s ask without a haggle. He said, “I don’t know how good this AI model is. But I know that you will make something big in the future. I would like to support you and give you what you asked.”Laughing with Jaiwardhan’s father, Gupta joked in Hindi, “Kya kha ke paida kiya hai? Mujhe do aur karni hai aise” (What did you eat to make him? Give me some too).