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Deepinder Goyal reveals how Zomato was named: Here’s the backstory

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

Deepinder Goyal reveals how Zomato was named: Here’s the backstory

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal revealed the story behind the company's name on The Great Indian Kapil Show. Initially, he wanted to name it Tomato but couldn't due to a domain issue. They changed a letter from tomato to get the domain and ended up with Zomato. Goyal also shared that the app's romantic notifications were inspired by his own messages to his wife. Additionally, he talked about meeting his wife and how friends had predicted they would end up getting married.

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Zomato Founder Deepinder Goyal has registered a new longevity venture named Continue that will focus on health tracking and mental wellness. "It is, as of now, my personal health and wellness team...which tracks and researches how to keep me running at my peak performance," he explained. Continue, started with an initial capital of ₹50 lakh, is entirely funded by Goyal.

Zomato appoints its 1st Chief Fitness Officer

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Zomato appoints its 1st Chief Fitness Officer

Zomato has named Anmol Gupta as its inaugural Chief Fitness Officer, responsible for guiding employees on their personal wellness and healthy lifestyle journey. Gupta, the Co-founder of fitness platform Endure, joins Zomato to encourage a positive approach towards fitness during work hours. Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal emphasized the importance of supporting employees' fitness without any stigma or hesitation.

Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal bets on health wellness space with new venture Continue

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YourStory · 10m ago

Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal bets on health wellness space with new venture Continue

Zomato Co-founder and Group CEO Deepinder Goyal has registered a new venture called "Continue". The company, which was incorporated in April this year, will focus on longevity ventures related to health tracking and mental wellness. It is not associated with Zomato and will operate independently. Deepinder Goyal has invested Rs 50,00,000 in the new venture. Several ex-Zomato executives have also joined Continue. Zomato, on the other hand, will continue to focus on its core businesses including Food Delivery, Blinkit, Hyperpure, and District. Zomato did not provide any comments on the new venture.

Zomato has nothing to do with video of female delivery partner in Indore: CEO Deepinder Goyal

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Zomato has nothing to do with video of female delivery partner in Indore: CEO Deepinder Goyal

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal disassociated the company from a viral video featuring a female model dressed as a Zomato delivery executive riding through Indore. The video was posted by a verified Twitter user, Rajiv Mehta, and received significant attention. Goyal clarified that Zomato had no involvement in the activity and doesn't endorse helmet-less biking. He also emphasized the company's commitment to employing women as delivery executives. Zomato has been striving to increase the number of female delivery executives in its fleet, according to Goyal.

Former Zomato engineer defends CEO Deepinder Goyal on controversial Chief of Staff job posting

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

Former Zomato engineer defends CEO Deepinder Goyal on controversial Chief of Staff job posting

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal faced criticism for a job listing that required the selected candidate to donate ₹20 lakh to the company's non-profit arm. Many accused Goyal of exploiting job seekers. Former Zomato employee Arnav Gupta defended Goyal, stating that the learning potential under his mentorship was worth more than the fee. Despite the controversy, over 10,000 people applied for the position. Additionally, Zomato faced scrutiny after mysterious "one dish" restaurants appeared on the platform in Chandigarh, raising suspicions of illegal activities.

Zomato hires 18 for Chief of Staff role from over 18,000 applicants

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YourStory · 6m ago

Zomato hires 18 for Chief of Staff role from over 18,000 applicants

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal announced that out of 18,000+ applicants for the Chief of Staff role, 30 candidates received offers, with 18 already joining Zomato in significant roles. Goyal clarified that the contentious Rs 20 lakh donation requirement was just a filter and not enforced. He emphasized this hiring is a long-term investment, and the company continues to review talent. Goyal also expressed interest in leaders utilizing AI as a "second brain."

Our only 'we're dead' moment was when Swiggy raised $1 bn & we had $35 mn: Zomato CEO

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Our only 'we're dead' moment was when Swiggy raised $1 bn & we had $35 mn: Zomato CEO

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal opened up about the lowest moment for the company during an interview at ET Startup Awards 2024. "The only one moment (we felt) like 'oh shit, we're dead' was when Swiggy raised $1 billion and we had $35 million in bank," he said. Deepinder was referring to Swiggy's Series H fundraise in 2018 led by Naspers.

Viral video shows model riding without helmet in Zomato gear; Company issues clarification

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Viral video shows model riding without helmet in Zomato gear; Company issues clarification

A viral video showing a woman riding a bike without a helmet while wearing what appeared to be Zomato's attire and delivery bag has sparked controversy. Zomato CEO, Deepinder Goyal, clarified that the woman in the video is not a Zomato employee and the company had no involvement in the video. Goyal also emphasized that Zomato does not endorse helmet-less biking. The video initially led social media users to believe it was an official Zomato campaign, but the company dispelled this misunderstanding.

Here’s What Made Sanjeev Bikhchandani Invest In Zomato In 2010

Inc42 · 11m ago

Here’s What Made Sanjeev Bikhchandani Invest In Zomato In 2010

Bikhchandani believes that Zomato's founder, Deepinder Goyal, the startup's team, and its potential to create a new category were the key factors in their decision to invest. Although there have been discussions at Info Edge board about their stake in Zomato, the company is inclined towards continuing their investment in the startup for a long period. Bikhchandani also expressed optimism about Zomato's recent acquisition of Paytm's online ticketing business.

Zomato CEO Deepinder stopped from using mall's lift while collecting order in Gurugram

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Zomato CEO Deepinder stopped from using mall's lift while collecting order in Gurugram

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal was stopped from using a lift at Gurugram's Ambience Mall while working as a food delivery agent. Goyal was asked to use "the other entrance" and take the stairs to reach the food outlet to collect customer's order. He revealed agents weren't allowed to enter the mall and had to wait at the stairs for orders.

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