What is Razorpreneur?
Bombay Shaving Company's Razorpreneur is India's largest live entrepreneurship challenge to test, hone and build Young India’s selling skills through ‘sell me a razor’ contest.
What will I be doing as a Razorpreneur?
As a Razorpreneur, your primary goal is to sell razors in your own unique way. There are no limits set for you - the Razorpreneurs who sell the maximum number of razors during the competition period in their own creative way, will get to present their journey in the finale to become India's Top Razorpreneur.
What will I get from this challenge?
The challenge is designed to hone and develop your selling skills. As a razorpreneur you get the chance to showcase your talent at a national level on The Barbershop with Shantanu.
- Top 10 Razorpreneurs get featured on the finale episode and pitch their journey to the Razorgurus
- India's Top Razorprenuer wins the grand prize of INR 2 lakhs
- Guaranteed seed capital for the Top 10 Razorpreneurs worth INR 2 lakhs each
- Chance to get a wild card entry to Raiser's Edge and pitch for additional capital of INR 1 Crore
There are other categories of Razorpreneurs who can win cash prizes of INR 1 Lakh. These will be intimated periodically through the social media channels of Bombay Shaving Company and The Barbershop With Shantanu. So don't forget to follow us and stay tuned!
Is there a limit on the number of razors that I can buy?
No, you set the limit for yourself. You can sell as many razors as you can. To start as a Razorpreneur, you will need to purchase the Rookie package of 10 Sensi Smart3 Razors. You can also purchase the Stud or Pro packages. Keep coming back and refilling your stock to improve your chances of winning.
What is the campus program and rewards for colleges?
Colleges with the best performing Razorpreneurs get INR 1 lakh funding for their respective E-Cells. Top Razorpreneurs from select colleges get the opportunity to be an Intern at Bombay Shaving Company.
The campus program is open to select list of colleges only at the moment. If your campus would like to be included in the same, please reach out to us with an expression of interest on razorpreneur@bombayshavingcompany.com
I don't know anything about Razors, how can I prepare for the challenge?
Our team at Bombay Shaving Company will provide you with guidance and support to help you maximize your selling potential.
It's not just about selling one particular product but learning the art of selling through this challenge in the real world. We believe that everyone has the potential to become an entreprenuer with the right tools. The competition is tailored to provide this opportunity to you and to let you be as creative with selling as you want.
Is there a limit on the price on which I can sell the razors?
Yes. The price is mentioned on each box of razor and the consumer should pay accordinlgy. Where can I get the relevant information about the razor products? "All relevant information will be available to Razorpreneurs on the dashboard. For any further queries you can reach out to us at razorpreneur@bombayshacingcompany.com"
How can I track my performance?
All relevant information will be available to Razorpreneurs on their dashboard page which will be active once the competition commences.
For any further queries you can reach out to us at razorpreneur@bombayshavingcompany.com.
Do note that this leaderboard is just a reflection of your total sales. You will be also evaluated on the uniqueness and innovation in the way you are selling to become India's top Razorpreneur
How many razors do I have to sell to WIN this?
The simple criterion to win the Razorpreneur challenge is selling the maximum razors. There’s no number that you have to chase, but constantly look for opportunities to take your number higher. You never know when and where you hit the sweet spot. Additionally, keep checking the leaderboard from 1st September to see the LIVE tally of how others are performing, so that you can improve your game.
