IIT grad who quit ₹28 LPA job says startup dream ‘not what it’s sold as’, calls ecosystem ‘deeply broken’

Apr 23, 2026 - 08:45
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IIT grad who quit  ₹28 LPA job says startup dream ‘not what it’s sold as’, calls ecosystem ‘deeply broken’
An IIT graduate’s candid Reddit post detailing his startup journey — from quitting a high-paying job to spending over ₹10 lakh with little return — has sparked a wider debate online about whether India’s startup ecosystem truly rewards merit or connections.

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