22 year old CEO ZeputoAadit Palicha responded “toxic work culture“In his Quick business launchsaying he “had no objection work-life balance” Even recommended it to competitors.
This comes after an anonymous Reddit user claiming to be a Zepto employee posted scathing criticism of the company’s work environment. this reddit editor Zepto reportedly works long hours, with meetings starting as early as 2 a.m. because the CEO “can’t get up early.”
The post also claimed young workers were being “exploited” by being forced to work 14 hours a day, and massive layoffs Imminent.
In a series of social media posts, Palicha appeared to acknowledge the concerns, noting that the 2 a.m. meeting start time and 10 a.m. work start time were based on the CEO’s schedule. He also said Zepto hired many young workers because “senior people didn’t want to work in such a culture.”
Additionally, Palicha cited an interview with another Indian-origin executive who defended the 84-hour work week and said, “I’m not opposed to work-life balance. In fact, I offer it to all of us. Competitors recommend it. In another post, he said, “FYI, this is not my quote – read Daksh Gupta’s interview. “
However, the 22-year-old billionaire did not directly address other accusations, such as allegations of misuse of customer data and delaying meetings.
Founded in 2021, Zepto has faced scrutiny for its rapid growth and business practices. The company has not responded to requests for comment on the Reddit post or Palicha’s statement.
