Rohan Oza
Hello! India|April 2019

Currently, He’s One Of The Most Famous Indians In The Us Due To The Runaway Success Of The Television Show, Shark Tank. The Dapper Entrepreneur – The Founder And Ceo Of Idea Merchants Capital – Is Also Known As The ‘hollywood Brandfather’ For His Deals With Iconic Celebrities Such As Madonna, Kim Kardashian West And Rihanna. During His Recent Visit To The Maximum City, The Marketing Guru Engaged Hello! In An Intrepid Conversation That Illuminated A Tale Of Grit, Style And Global Success

Rohan Oza
As a gentleman of Indian descent, raised in Zambia and educated in the UK and the US, how has this global perspective shaped the man that you are today?

“Its hard to think of ways where it hasn’t shaped who I am. First and foremost, it’s allowed me to adapt and embrace different cultures and backgrounds. It has also forced me to understand the marketplace that I’m in and always be a student of industry. And, finally, it’s truly driven me to break the rules and disrupt the status quo.”

What is it that fuels your passion to be a serial entrepreneur?

“To give people products that they really want, which allow them to feel better about themselves. The products today just don’t deliver on people’s evolving needs. The big corporations have no idea how to deliver the brands of tomorrow, so disruption has to come from the entrepreneurs.”

What do you believe are the core values that lie at the heart of any global brand?

“Passion and authenticity. I’ve always believed that you need to live your brands, not market them. That passion creates an authentic culture that people want to be a part of. “

You have worked with notable personalities and achievers, such as Jennifer Aniston, Justin Timberlake, LeBron James, 50 Cent and Tom Brady...

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