During the pitch, a live demo showcased this AI agent handling a simulated sales call for the brand- Fixderma, highlighting its conversational abilities and prompt-driven responses. This did impress the Sharks to some extent. However, they were concerned about whether the platform would stand out and scale in the long run.
One major concern was that prompt engineering, which the Voxturn founders claimed as their USP, is something that can be learned over time. With many similar AI tools now easily available, often offered at low cost or as part of “1+1” digital agency packages. The Sharks felt it would be hard for the platform to remain truly unique.
Newest Shark, ShailyMehrotra, in particular, pointed out that hiring and training telesales professionals continues to be a more cost-effective and reliable approach for many businesses, leading her to opt out of the deal.
She hilariously said, “ye sab toh aajkal package mey mil raha hai, 1+1 ki scheme mey” and agreeing to others sharks she added, yes, telesales people are comparatively cheaper”
Other Sharks like Aman Gupta & Anupam Mittal echoed similar sentiments, noting that investing in strong sales talent could deliver better ROI than replacing teams entirely with AI-driven agents.
The founders sought ₹1 crore for 10% equity, valuing the company at ₹10 crore, positioning Voxturn as a solution that reduces the time, effort, and resources spent on training human telesales teams.
While appreciating the founders’ vision and the evolving role of AI in sales automation, the Sharks ultimately emphasized that execution, defensibility, and real-world cost efficiency remain critical factors for adoption at scale.
The episode reinforced an important industry conversation: while AI can augment sales processes, businesses must carefully evaluate where technology adds true value versus where human expertise still holds an edge.
