Ganesh Balakrishnan on Shark Tank, Comeback of Flatheads and his Mantra for Entrepreneurship; Down But Not Out

23-01-2023 • 50 mins

In the recent episode of Shark Tank India which went viral, we saw Ganesh Balakrishnan, the Co-Founder of Flatheads Shoes, pitch his sustainable and ethically-made footwear brand to the Sharks.

Although Ganesh faced some initial skepticism from the Sharks, he didn't give up and continued to present his vision with confidence and determination.

And through his pitch, he made everyone realize that entrepreneurship is not only Unicorns, fundraisers, and large secondaries for the founders. It's mainly about the fight that goes on within an individual and with the outside world.

Ganesh's tenacity and perseverance in the face of rejection are an inspiration to all entrepreneurs, and his story is a reminder that success doesn't come easy and entrepreneurship is a long journey.

In this episode, we talk to Ganesh about his journey as an entrepreneur, the inspiration behind Flatheads Shoes, and the challenges he's faced along the way.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about Ganesh’s new Mantra for Entrepreneurship "Down but not out"

Notes -

01:22 - Intro to Ganesh

02:42 - Getting into Shark Tank

05:02 - What happened once the episode aired?

07:32 - The Joy of Creation

14:12 - Emotional Journey with family as an Entrepreneur

20:51 - Impact of Covid on Flatheads

28:44 - What’s next for Flatheads?

33:15 - Pandemic-driven thought process: Offline vs Online

35:28 - What else was discussed in the Shark Tank pitch that wasn’t aired?

38:12 - Why didn't he take the Shark Tank offer?