In a scenario that could only happen in Bengaluru, an intern decided to quit their job after securing funding for an AI startup. The unusual story unfolded when the intern took a day off from work and later informed their boss that they “don’t need the internship anymore” due to the successful venture meeting with a venture capitalist (VC).
This amusing exchange was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Karthik Sridharan, who posted a screenshot of the WhatsApp conversation between the boss and intern. When asked about their absence on Friday, the intern casually explained that they had met with a VC, and their AI startup had been funded.
This only happens in Bangalore – pic.twitter.com/KtfB6dhJl5
— Karthik Sridharan (@KarthikS2206) September 1, 2024
The Viral Post and Reactions
The post quickly gained traction, amassing over 2.7 lakh views and sparking a wave of reactions online. Many found humor in the situation, with one user jokingly commenting, “I wonder if he found his co-founder while stuck in Silk Board traffic!” Others marveled at the fast-paced startup culture of Bengaluru, with another user adding, “I guess that internship was just the warm-up!”
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Bengaluru’s Startup Ecosystem: Boom or Bubble?
Bengaluru, often referred to as India’s Silicon Valley, is synonymous with startup culture. However, Bombay Shaving Company’s CEO Shantanu Deshpande recently warned of the potential pitfalls of the city’s intense startup environment. In a LinkedIn post, Deshpande highlighted the “ecosystem delusion,” where aspiring founders may overestimate their success after securing a VC meeting or attending networking events.
Deshpande compared Bengaluru’s startup scene to Kota, the hub for IIT-JEE aspirants, emphasizing that while India needs more founders, the city’s ecosystem sometimes fosters unrealistic expectations. He urged founders to focus on their business, seek mentors outside Bengaluru, and maintain a grounded perspective as they navigate the challenging startup journey.
As Bengaluru continues to attract ambitious entrepreneurs, stories like this intern’s unexpected success add to the city’s reputation as a hotbed for innovation—but also a place where dreams and reality sometimes diverge.
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