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'We could’ve built WhatsApp’: Sabeer Bhatia says India’s babus killed bigger ideas

Business Today · 2d

Sabeer Bhatia, Hotmail co-founder, criticized India's startup ecosystem for stifling innovation due to bureaucratic inflexibility and a risk-averse culture. He noted that these issues prevent groundbreaking ideas, like something bigger than WhatsApp, from emerging. Bhatia condemned the education system for lacking critical thinking focus, criticized the startup playbook for hindering real innovation, and highlighted cultural problems that prioritize rule enforcement over creativity. He emphasized India's need for new thinking and genuine purpose-driven entrepreneurship.