Timbuckdo Opens Zee TV’s IdeaBaaz with an All Titan Deal Redefining India’s Student Gig Revolution
Bengaluru, 29th October, 2025 : Timbuckdo, India’s first student-first gig platform redefining youth employability, made a powerful national television debut as the show openers on Zee TV’s IdeaBaaz, India’s new startup reality show hosted by Scam 1992 star Pratik Gandhi.
In a landmark moment on national television, Timbuckdo secured an all-Titan deal worth ₹1 crore, with every investor on the IdeaBaaz panel backing the startup’s mission to empower India’s student workforce.
The Titan panel included:
- Anupam Bansal – Executive Director of Liberty Shoes, one of India’s largest footwear conglomerates.
- Arjun Vaidya – Entrepreneur and venture investor, best known for building and exiting Dr. Vaidya’s, India’s largest Ayurvedic brand.
- Shaili Chopra – Award-winning journalist and founder of SheThePeople, India’s largest platform for women.
- Sandesh Sharda – Tech entrepreneur and angel investor with business interests across the US and India.
The founders’ pitch struck a chord across the panel, a unanimous vote of confidence in Timbuckdo’s purpose of making part-time work meaningful, aspirational, and accessible for students across the country.
Following the telecast, Timbuckdo recorded a 2280% surge in website traffic, underscoring its growing resonance among India’s Gen Z audience.
“Securing an all-Titan deal on national television was a huge moment of validation for our mission,” said Mythri Kumar, Co-founder of Timbuckdo. “The 2280% traffic spike after the show shows how strongly young India connects with our vision to help students learn, earn, and grow through real-world experience.”
Apoorv Prasad, Co-founder of Timbuckdo, added: “Being the show openers of IdeaBaaz and winning the confidence of every Titan on the panel reinforced that we’re solving a real problem. And having Pratik Gandhi instantly relate to our story was the perfect reflection of the cultural vibe we stand for.”
With national recognition, strong investor backing, and an ever-growing student community, Timbuckdo continues to bridge the gap between education and employment – powering India’s student gig revolution.