In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

GURUGRAM: Shark Tank India judge and founder of Masters’ Union and Tetr College of Business, Pratham Mittal, made two investments on the Shark Tank India Season 5 Campus Special episode, backing two early-stage startups, Floreal and Two Words Away. 

Floreal, founded by Vanshika Mittal, a student of Lovely Professional University, is a startup building a modern crochet floral gifting brand focused on curated flower arrangements and premium bouquet experiences. Two Words Away, founded by Sanchit Garg, a student of National University of Singapore, is a private ‘by-default’, event management platform.

During the episode, Floreal entered the tank seeking ₹1 crore for 3% equity and secured a deal of ₹1 crore for 8% equity from Pratham Mittal and Mohit Yadav, CEO and Co-founder of Minimalist, reflecting investor confidence in the startup’s potential to scale in the premium floral gifting segment. In another deal, Two Words Away pitched for ₹10 lakh for 10% equity and secured the investment on the same terms from Pratham Mittal, Mohit Yadav, and Kunal Bahl, Co-founder of Snapdeal and Titan Capital.

Pratham Mittal, Shark Tank India judge and founder of Masters’ Union and Tetr College of Business said, “On the Campus Special, what stood out was not just the ideas, but the way these founders were thinking about building. Founders like Vanshika and Sanchit showed clarity and intent at an early stage, which is critical in shaping strong businesses. Backing such founders is ultimately about identifying individuals who are committed to solving real problems and can translate that into meaningful outcomes.”

About Masters’ Union:

Masters’ Union is a premium tech & business school based in the corporate district of Gurugram which recently received the ‘Letter of Intent to become a private university. It was founded in 2020 with the philosophy of hands-on learning where students learn by doing. 

The leadership behind Masters’ Union consists of graduates from Stanford, Wharton, and IITs and IIMs. Unlike traditional colleges, the faculty at Masters’ Union comprises MDs, CXOs and AI Experts from companies such as Amazon, Apple, IBM, McKinsey, PwC, and KPMG. Additionally, the Institute also brings in faculty from the world’s top-ranked universities such as Oxford & Harvard. Visit https://mastersunion.org/  

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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