Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:57am on 18 Nov 2024,Monday International
Daksh Gupta, Indian-origin CEO of AI startup Greptile, revealed receiving death threats after disclosing his company’s 84-hour workweek policy. Gupta detailed the demanding schedule in a viral LinkedIn post, emphasizing no work-life balance as part of Greptile’s early-stage growth. The internet reacted sharply, branding the culture “toxic,” while others praised his transparency. Gupta clarified the approach is temporary and aims to identify committed candidates. He noted his inbox now consists of “20% death threats and 80% job applications.” Gupta defended the policy, stating, “This isn’t prescriptive. Startup intensity varies, and we’ll evolve as we grow.”
