Ever tried to juggle flaming torches while on a unicycle? Well, caring for our wise, white-haired folks can sometimes feel the same way, particularly with a cringey lack of trained pros around to back you up. This isn’t a task just anyone can pull off! And Lord have mercy, we’ve got a pickle of a problem in Bangladesh, because the talent pool’s a bit… shallow. As our country strides forward, with more women and men slaying in the job market, we’ve got grannies and gramps at home stirring up a mean cup of lonely.

Life was no different for the dynamic duo, Sams Abu Shomen and Sarmiz Fatema. Both tech, telco, and FMCG hotshots. But just like a juice stain on a fresh white shirt, here comes the issue of caring for their age-old sweethearts.

Rolling with the punches, they turned this dilemma into a whistle-worthy, game-changer of an idea – launching their super-hip healthcare start-up Parents Care! Designed to give our rockstar seniors the TLC they need to surf their twilight years. And just like a hit single, while it took a little time to take off – all thanks to our uninvited guest Covid, – it’s now rising up the charts, flirting with a promising growth curve.

Now, let’s spotlight the pitch! These founders brought their A-game, bragging about the dope scope of their business with solid-as-a-rock data to back it up. It’s a dream aimed at tackling the big beastly problem that our vintage peeps face daily. But wait, there’s more! These trailblazers are also mixing it up by stepping into drugs and meds. A bit of digging revealed a grand plan of turning this setup into a one-nil healthcare hub for our beloved Golden Girls and Archie Bunkers of Bangladesh.

Circling back to the pitch, Parents Care boasted revenues of over 3 crores since they started. Not bad for a team that morphed from 3 to a swell 100, huh? Their focus now is on training more champs to become caregiving whizzes.

And then came the Shark attack. I mean, the Sharks’ questions. They grilled the duo, trying to understand their groovy business model and figure out if it fits their investment playlist. Despite the back-and-forth inquisitive hits, not all seemed keen to join the club. But then, lightning struck! Sami Ahmed swept in, sealed the deal, and became the hero of the day. He marked his territory with 25 lacs for 4% equity and threw in a sweetener – a credit line of 25 lacs at a phew!-so-low interest rate.

To kick it off with a bit of zest, picture this: A team just swaggers in, radiating confidence and a dash of flamboyance – carrying a vision as powerful as the Tesla coils themselves! They’re here to deliver Bangladesh’s first-ever electric vehicle made entirely from scratch, designed for affordability and intended to be the common man’s trusty steed. Let’s not dawdle – buckle up, and let’s zero in on the electrifying backstory!

The team’s trailblazer and founder, Mustafa, radiates passion and commitment as dazzling as a fully-charged car battery. His aim isn’t merely to roll out a spiffy product, but also to ignite a spark in the lives of people, enabling them to earn and prosper through his venture. Jokes aside, this guy sold his apartment to fuel his burning passion for problem-solving – talk about putting the ‘charge’ in ‘charge ahead’!

No time to brake now; we’re cruising at a good speed. They’re planning to produce battery-powered covered vans – sure, ‘van-tastic’ right? They’ve already bagged 25 preorders. Now, onto my Sherlock Holmes moment: after some detective work, I found a peek-worthy video. The design is as shocking as an unexpected static zap, like nothing seen in Bangladesh before.

Now let’s hit the gas and get to the climax of the pitch. The sharks took the hatchback, inspired by some pretty posh cars, out for a whirl. Imagine this – it’s as compact as a joke but manages to swallow up four sharks without a hiccup. Well, Leon, having an eagle eye, offered a few suggestions to upgrade the homemade, minimal-tech vehicle. There were a few bolt-from-the-blue revelations too, like the next version having solar panels to power up while loitering in the sun, and an impressive output of 21 cars.

After a bit of wheeling and dealing, a deal was charged up with Sami – a work order financing loan worth 1 core. “Spark” up your interest? Here’s to some electrifying adventure!