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Work-life balance: Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha says company's fast paced culture not for everyone
Economic Times
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3m ago
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Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha emphasizes the company's high-performance culture, highlighting it's not suited for those seeking traditional work-life balance. Speaking with Y Combinator’s Garry Tan, he reiterated that Zepto's environment is ideal for the "super ambitious" who wish to push their limits. With over 3,000 corporate employees, Palicha acknowledges not everyone can work relentlessly. He aspires to inspire a transformative internet revolution in India, similar to SpaceX’s mission-driven culture.
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Zepto CEO Aadit responds to viral post about his company's 'toxic work culture'
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8m ago
Medial
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha responded to the viral Reddit post by an employee about Zepto's alleged "toxic work culture". "I have nothing against work-life balance. In fact, I recommend it to all our competitors...FYI, not my quote - read it from an interview of Daksh Gupta," Aadit posted on X. Notably, Greptile's CEO Daksh Gupta has defended 84-hour work week.
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'Stupid idea': Aadit Palicha on controversial work-life balance post, says 'Join Zepto if...'
Business Today
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3m ago
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Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha discussed work-life balance, expressing regret over a past controversial post. In a podcast with Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan, he termed his earlier stance a "stupid idea." Palicha emphasized Zepto's execution-focused culture, ideal for those seeking to excel through problem-solving and intense work. He noted that while this environment fosters growth, it's suited only for the ambitious and capable individuals ready to push their limits.
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Zepto CEO sparks work-life balance debate amid toxic work culture allegations
Economic Times
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8m ago
Medial
The CEO of Zepto, Aadit Palicha, has commented on the debate surrounding work-life balance on Indian social media. In an ironic statement, he expressed support for work-life balance, even though there have been allegations of a toxic work culture at Zepto requiring long hours from employees. Other corporate leaders, such as Rishad Premji of Wipro, emphasize the importance of work-life balance and the need for individuals to define it for themselves. However, Narayan Murthy of Infosys sparked controversy by suggesting that young professionals should work 70-hour weeks to improve living standards in India, which drew criticism over potential burnout and a lack of work-life balance.
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‘We’ve arrived’ mindset holding us back: Zepto’s Aadit Palicha on India’s startup ambition gap
Business Today
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3m ago
Medial
Aadit Palicha of Zepto emphasizes India's potential to create global, category-defining companies, asserting that Indian founders often underestimate their capabilities, settling for modest achievements. He compares the current Indian startup scene to the post-dotcom era's risk-averse mindset and urges for ambition. Highlighting India's vast, talented workforce as an underrated asset, Palicha encourages chasing world-class business goals, while admitting past missteps on work-life balance and seeking cultural improvements at Zepto.
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Zepto CHRO departs following 'toxic work culture' accusations
YourStory
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7m ago
Medial
Zepto's Chief Human Resources Officer, Martin Dinesh Gomez, has left the company after just 11 months. Zepto's Chief Brand Officer, Chandan Mendiratta, has taken on additional responsibilities as Chief Culture Officer to oversee HR operations. This development follows Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha's post on work-life balance amidst rumors of a toxic work culture at the startup. Zepto recently raised $350 million in funding and has plans to expand its Cafe vertical to major cities. Additionally, competition in the quick commerce space is intensifying with new entrants like Amazon's Tez.
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Think work-life balance is overrated? You’re hired!
Livemint
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29d ago
Medial
In an increasingly competitive job market, some companies are being forthright about demanding work cultures, emphasizing long hours and minimal work-life balance. For instance, Shopify seeks candidates who can maintain a fast-paced work environment, while Solace warns that work-life balance isn't part of the job. As companies scale down, job seekers face intense competition and prolonged job searches. This shift reflects a broader trend where traditional work-life balance is often deprioritized in high-demand roles.
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Zepto CEO optimistic about IPO in 2025; says claims of quick comm hurting Kiranas not data-backed
Economic Times
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8m ago
Medial
Zepto, a quick commerce company in India, has secured $350 million in funding and aims to become a fully Indian-owned entity. The co-founder and CEO, Aadit Palicha, expressed optimism about an IPO in 2025. Palicha defended the quick commerce model against allegations of disrupting traditional kirana stores, arguing that it has created jobs and provided value to consumers and workers. Zepto plans to expand to over 50 cities and expects to reach a billion dollars in top-line revenue soon. The company is targeting profitability in the next financial year and is seeing success with Zepto Cafe. Palicha also welcomed competition, stating that the market has plenty of room for everyone.
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We started Zepto with a WhatsApp group: CEO Aadit Palicha
Inshorts
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9m ago
Medial
Zepto, the $5-billion quick commerce company, was started with a WhatsApp group, Co-founder and CEO Aadit Palicha revealed. He said that they spoke to customers and made tweaks to the company's model for a year before building the first version of Zepto. After Zepto reached a "meaningful scale", Palicha and Co-founder Kaivalya Vohra decided to drop out of Stanford University.
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2 college dropouts with ₹30,000-cr startup only possible in India: Zepto CEO
Inshorts
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1y ago
Medial
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha posted on X, "2 kids dropping out of college and starting a company worth ₹30,000 crore in just 3 years is only possible in one country in 2024: India." His post came after Zepto raised $665 million at a $3.6 billion valuation. Stanford dropouts Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra started Zepto at the age of 19.
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Why early investor Nexus is going all-in on Zepto
The Arc Web
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1y ago
Medial
Early investor Nexus Venture Partners is heavily backing Zepto, an Indian quick-commerce startup. Zepto, founded by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, focuses on ultra-fast grocery deliveries. Nexus believes in Zepto's strong growth potential and strategic execution, which led them to significantly increase their investment in the company. Read the full article for detailed analysis
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