In this episode of Happy Hour with FinCocktail, Karishma Kewalramani, the founder of FAE Beauty, shares her incredible journey from launching the brand to landing a ₹1 Cr deal on Shark Tank India! Learn about the inspiration behind FAE Beauty, how Karishma faced early challenges in building the brand, and what it was like pitching to the sharks.
From navigating the highs and lows of entrepreneurship to championing inclusivity in the beauty industry, Karishma opens up about the struggles, victories, and lessons she's learned along the way. She takes us behind the scenes of her Shark Tank experience, revealing how she landed the spot on the show, negotiated with investors, and sealed the game-changing deal!
Discover what it truly means to be a successful founder, how to stay motivated despite the noise, and why financial discipline is crucial for growing a beauty brand. Karishma also shares essential tips for anyone looking to start their own beauty business and talks about the future of FAE Beauty in the years to come.
If you're an aspiring entrepreneur or beauty enthusiast, this video is packed with valuable insights, inspiring stories, and practical advice that you won't want to miss!
Chapters-
00:00 - Sneak Peek!
1:15 - Intro
2:00 - The FAE Story: What inspired her to launch FAE Beauty and focus on inclusivity?
4:10 - The Hustle Begins: Building FAE wasn’t easy! From skeptical manufacturers to industry roadblocks
6:23 - Enter: Shark Tank India How did she land on the show?
7:52 - The ₹1 Cr Deal! Behind the scenes of her Shark Tank pitch, negotiating with the sharks, and sealing the deal!
11:45 - The Shark Tank Effect: The grueling selection process and the massive spotlight
15:33 - What Makes a Successful Founder?
16:52 - The Weight of Inclusivity: Does championing diversity bring added pressure? How does she navigate it?
18:20 - Staying Motivated: What keeps her going despite the noise?
19:20 - Beauty and Business: Making FAE profitable—her top financial priorities right now.
21:02 - Three absolute must-know tips for anyone starting their own beauty brand.
22:12 - Business Money ≠ Personal Money The common financial mistake new founders make
25:00 - The Future of FAE: Where does she see FAE in 5-10 years? Plus, the hottest-selling FAE products!
26:51 - Rapid Fire Fun! Quick takes on beauty, business, and Karishma’s favorites!
28:33 - How consumer behavior and the industry have evolved—and where it’s headed next!
30:57 - Outro
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