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Aravind Saji

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From a $750M valuation to unpaid salaries and bankruptcyโ€”what went wrong with #Dunzo? Dunzoโ€™s story is a cautionary tale for startups chasing growth at all costs. Once a pioneer in hyperlocal delivery, it lost its way due to aggressive expansion, financial missteps, and governance issues.

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