Entrepreneur and Fixderma Founder and CEO Shaily Mehrotra has joined ‘Shark Tank India’ Season 5 as the newest Shark, bringing with her over 15 years of experience in building a science-backed skincare brand from the ground up. Her entry adds a founder-first perspective to the panel, shaped by years of long-term brand building and hands-on leadership in a competitive consumer market.

During her debut season on the show, Mehrotra was seen focusing as much on the founders behind the ideas as on the businesses themselves. Drawing from her own journey of scaling Fixderma over a decade and a half, her investment decisions reflected a clear emphasis on domain expertise, clarity of vision and a founder’s willingness to stay deeply involved in driving sustainable growth.

Speaking about her approach, Mehrotra said that while businesses evolve over time, it is the founder’s conviction that ultimately sustains them. She noted that she looks for entrepreneurs who understand their space thoroughly, are transparent about challenges, and are prepared to put in the consistent effort required to build something lasting.

Her first season on the Tank also stood out for the collaborative dynamic among the Sharks. Mehrotra shared the panel with Namita Thappar, Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta and Kunal Behl, with discussions often shaped by the group’s diverse operating experiences. She described the collective insight on the panel as invaluable, adding that investment decisions become stronger when driven by shared perspectives and thoughtful debate.

Known for her understated presence, Mehrotra’s elegant and minimal personal style mirrored her broader leadership philosophy—one rooted in substance, consistency and long-term fundamentals rather than short-term spectacle.

Commenting on her entry into ‘Shark Tank India’, Anurag Mehrotra, Chairman at Fixderma, said her approach on the show closely reflects how she has built the brand over the past 15 years, with patience, founder-led decision-making and a clear focus on sustainable growth over quick wins.

With her addition to Season 5, Shaily Mehrotra brings a calm, founder-empathetic voice to the Tank, informed by years of building, learning and staying the course in an increasingly crowded consumer landscape.