Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh:
At an age when most students are navigating school assignments and exams, 13-year-old Jaiwardhan Tyagi is building cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions and pitching them on national television. The founder of health-tech startup Neurapex AI, Tyagi has recently drawn widespread attention after being featured in the teaser of Shark Tank India Season 5, marking a significant milestone for India’s youngest generation of entrepreneurs.
Jaiwardhan, a Class 9 student at Delhi Public School Ghaziabad Society (Meerut Road), founded Neurapex AI in February 2025 with a vision to transform healthcare through artificial intelligence. The startup focuses on developing breakthrough technologies aimed at improving understanding and diagnosis in neurological and dermatological health, areas where early detection and precision can be life-changing.
His appearance on Shark Tank India has impressed not just viewers but also industry leaders. In a widely shared LinkedIn post, boAt Lifestyle Co-founder Aman Gupta praised the clarity, humility, and sharp thinking of a 13-year-old founder pitching an AI startup, stating that such talent represents the future of Indian innovation. Gupta also confirmed extending support to the young entrepreneur, reinforcing confidence in youth-led startups.
The moment has been a proud one for the Tyagi family as well. Jaiwardhan’s brother, Vaibhav Tyagi, shared the news of the Shark Tank feature, highlighting the dedication and hard work behind the journey. The full episode is scheduled to air on January 19, 2026, on Sony LIV and Sony Entertainment Television.
Beyond Neurapex AI, Jaiwardhan also serves as AI Co-leader at Smart Idea, a student accelerator programme, where he works with peers to foster innovation and early-stage entrepreneurship.
With a rapidly growing follower base and increasing recognition from India’s startup ecosystem, Jaiwardhan Tyagi’s journey underscores a larger shift—where age is no longer a barrier to ambition, and young founders are actively shaping the future of technology and healthcare in India.
