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I work 80-100 hours a week, people hate me for it: Sachin Bansal
Money Control
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Sachin Bansal, who founded fintech startup Navi after building and selling Flipkart, told Moneycontrol, "I am spending like 80-100 hours a week (in office)." He added, "Sometimes people hate me for that. First, there is no work from home and then you must come on weekends also." He clarified, "I mean, I don't expect others to do it."
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'80-100 hours a week, no WFH': Sachin Bansal on building fintech startup Navi after Flipkart
Business Today
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Sachin Bansal, the founder of Flipkart and now the founder of fintech startup Navi, has revealed that he puts in 80 to 100 hours of work per week, often working on weekends. Bansal stated that while his employees may dislike his work ethic, he believes that developing a successful business requires attention to detail. He also mentioned that Navi does not offer remote work, as they are focused on being a work-from-office company. Bansal is fully dedicated to developing Navi and has halted his work as an angel investor. Additionally, Navi plans to revive its IPO plans in the coming months.
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Google's Work Culture Revealed Employees Reportedly Clocking Longer Hours
Business Bytes
ยท
1y ago
Medial
An internal memo from Google's People Operations team reveals that employees often work beyond the standard 9-to-5 workday. While an employee's request for a 100% compressed schedule was deemed impractical, Google allows flexible working arrangements at 60% or 80% of full-time hours. The company emphasizes a commitment to fostering an environment where employees can tailor their work hours. This disclosure follows reports of varied working styles within Google, sparking discussions about work-life balance and overwork in the tech industry.
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70-hour workweek par for course for Indian startup founders
Economic Times
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Founders and employees often work 70-80 hours or more per week, driven by a desire to build something impactful and seize wealth creation opportunities. The need for hard work and dedication in the startup ecosystem, with founders and teams putting in extra hours to achieve product-market fit and drive innovation. Individual choices and work-life balance are also respected in certain organizations.
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'Only PM Modi works 100 hours a week': Narayana Murthy tells Tejasvi Surya
IndianStartupNews
ยท
3h ago
Medial
During a Mumbai-to-Bengaluru flight, Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy told BJP MP Tejasvi Surya that Prime Minister Modi is possibly the only person he knows who works 100 hours a week. They discussed topics like AI and youth upskilling. Murthy, known for promoting a strong work ethic, faced criticism for endorsing a 70-hour work week, as experts argue it may harm health. However, it aims to inspire a strong work ethic among youth.
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Narayana Murthy defends 6-day workweek, sparks debate; netizens say โIf paid enough thenโฆโ
Livemint
ยท
8m ago
Medial
Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy expressed his support for a six-day workweek during a recent discussion. Murthy previously advocated for working 70 hours a week and expressed regrets about transitioning from a six-day to a five-day workweek in 1986. He praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly working 100 hours a week and emphasized the importance of showing appreciation for one's work. However, Murthy's views received criticism from netizens, who argued for work-life balance and fair compensation. Some pointed out that enjoying life and receiving adequate pay should also be considered.
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Zepto CEO Aadit responds to viral post about his company's 'toxic work culture'
Inshorts
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7m 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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After Ather Exit, Sachin Bansal Plans to Sell $100 Million Stake in Ola - Here's Why
OutlookIndia
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5m ago
Medial
Sachin Bansal, co-founder of Flipkart, plans to sell his $100 million stake in Ola, valuing the company at approximately $4 billion. This move coincides with Ola's IPO preparations by March 2026. Bansal's decision stems from financial setbacks at his fintech venture Navi, which faced restrictions from the Reserve Bank of India. Funds from the Ola sale aim to bolster Navi's financial position. Bansal previously sold shares in Ather Energy.
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Not 70, more like 140: Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal adds more fuel to Narayana Murthy debate
Economic Times
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has joined the "70 hours a week" debate sparked by Infosys founder Narayana Murthy, tweeting his support for longer work hours. Aggarwal stated that he puts in even more than 70 hours a week, emphasizing the importance of dedication and commitment in building India's economy. However, Ronnie Screwvala, founder of upGrad, believes that productivity is not solely dependent on long work hours, but also on upskilling, positive work environments, and fair compensation. Murthy has called for a cultural shift towards a more determined and hardworking mindset among the youth.
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Zepto team works 80-100 hours a week: CEO Aadit Palicha
Inshorts
ยท
8m ago
Medial
Speaking at NDTV World Summit 2024, Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha said that the team works 80 to 100 hours a week. "We could have probably worked half of that with a lot less stress and still be doing fairly well," the 22-year-old added. Palicha said the team is genuinely excited about what they are building and isn't motivated by money.
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Narayana Murthy now says he worked 85-90 hours: But is it really productive?
Livemint
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy has advocated for working at least 70 hours per week, citing his own experience of working 85 to 90 hours a week until 1994. He believes that hard work is the key to success and that productivity is maximized during these long hours. However, there is a growing debate on the correlation between productivity and working hours, with some arguing that working smarter, upskilling, and ensuring a positive work environment are equally important for boosting productivity.
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