Mumbai, India Jan 21: Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free video streaming service, recently went live with Bharat Ke Super Founders, a high-stakes entrepreneurial reality series that places real founders, real capital, and real decision-making at the heart of India’s startup ecosystem. With an aim to raise ₹100 crore in real capital, the show sets out to fuel the next wave of innovation across Bharat.
Among the many compelling pitches in the opening week, one moment stood out for its quiet confidence and lasting impact. Athvik Amith Kumar, the youngest founder to appear on the show, walked into the pitch room to present Zozo Connect, a smart, NFC-based digital networking platform designed to replace traditional paper visiting cards. At just 11 years old, Athvik spoke with clarity and composure, explaining how a simple tap could instantly share professional details, reduce waste, and modernise everyday networking.
Suniel Shetty summed up the room’s reaction perfectly when he called Athvik a “chhota packet, bada dhamaka.” What followed was not a symbolic pitch but a serious business conversation. Athvik broke down his product, user adoption, and scale with a level of understanding that surprised the investment panel. His ask of ₹2 crore for 8 percent equity reflected not just ambition, but belief in the value of what he was building.
The tycoons questioned him closely on margins, technology, and sustainability. Athvik responded with calm precision, holding his ground through every question. While the panel chose not to pursue a traditional equity deal at this stage, the room was united in recognising the importance of backing potential at the right moment. Nitish Mittersain extended an ₹11 lakh grant to support Athvik’s journey, while the rest of the tycoons and the Market committed to mentoring and guiding him as he continues to learn, build, and grow.
Zozo Connect emerged as more than just a pitch. It became a reminder of what Bharat Ke Super Founders stands for. A platform that values intent, nurtures early ambition, and believes that the future of Indian entrepreneurship can come from anywhere, even the youngest voice in the room.
Bharat Ke Super Founders is now streaming exclusively on Amazon MX Player, available through the MX Player app on mobile and Connected TVs, on the Amazon shopping app, Prime Video, Fire TV, and Airtel Xtreme.
