We all know that most Cartoons fast, flashy, and purely entertaining, EMOMEE is trying to do something quietly different. It is not just building characters for kids to watch, but stories for them to grow with.
Founded by Pooja Jauhari, Founder & CEO, and Varun Duggirala, Co-founder & Chief Creative Officer, EMOMEE is a new-age children’s IP that blends storytelling with emotional intelligence. For the founders, this journey was less of a business pivot and more of a natural evolution shaped by both experience and personal life.
Having spent years building successful creative businesses, including scaling The Glitch, both founders were deeply familiar with content, culture, and distribution. But becoming parents changed how they viewed content altogether. They were no longer just creators, they became curators, carefully observing what their children watched and how it influenced them.
This shift led to a key realisation: children’s content is far more powerful than it appears. It shapes behaviour, language, and even emotional responses. EMOMEE was born from this understanding, with a clear intent to create something more meaningful for young audiences.
The learnings from The Glitch have played a crucial role in shaping EMOMEE’s foundation. Instead of chasing short-term virality, the brand is focused on building a long-term IP ecosystem. Its strategy revolves around what the founders call the “3S model”—Screen, Stage, and Shop—where content drives trust, trust builds a brand, and the brand creates sustainable growth.
The partnership between Jauhari and Duggirala is central to this vision. While Duggirala brings a strong creative lens, focusing on storytelling and character development, Jauhari approaches the business with a systems-driven mindset, ensuring scalability and long-term sustainability. This balance between creativity and structure gives EMOMEE a unique edge in a competitive space.
At the core of EMOMEE lies a gap the founders identified in children’s entertainment—the lack of focus on emotional intelligence and life skills. While existing content often captures attention, it does not always prepare children for real-life challenges.
Drawing from their own journeys, the founders highlight that success in life goes beyond academics. Skills such as communication, resilience, curiosity, and empathy are equally important. EMOMEE aims to integrate these elements into its storytelling in a subtle and engaging manner.
Importantly, the brand does not rely on direct messaging or moral lessons. Instead, it focuses on creating relatable characters and situations where children naturally absorb these values. The emphasis remains on fun, humour, and emotional connection, ensuring that learning becomes an organic experience rather than a forced one.
Building a children’s IP with global relevance from India comes with its own challenges. The founders believe that while India has proven its strength in technology and services, cultural IP is still an emerging space. Success in this domain requires patience, consistent quality, and a strong understanding of universal human emotions.
Their vision received a significant boost during their appearance on Shark Tank India, where EMOMEE secured offers from all five investors at a valuation of ₹50 crore. For Jauhari and Duggirala, this moment was less about funding and more about validation of their belief that Indian children’s IP can achieve global scale.
They eventually chose Aman Gupta and Namita Thapar as partners, emphasising the importance of alignment over capital. Their focus remains on building a brand that can sustain over decades, rather than chasing quick wins.
Looking ahead, EMOMEE has ambitious plans for the next five years. The brand aims to establish itself as a globally recognised children’s IP, with a strong digital presence, live experiences, and licensed products across markets. However, beyond growth, the founders are focused on building trust among parents, children, and educators.
Their goal is simple yet impactful, to create stories that children love and parents value. Whether it is helping children understand their emotions or encouraging meaningful conversations at home and in classrooms, EMOMEE aspires to go beyond entertainment.
As the content landscape becomes increasingly crowded, EMOMEE’s approach stands out for its clarity and intent. It is not just about keeping children engaged, but about creating a lasting impact.
Because sometimes, the stories children grow up with end up shaping who they become.
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