IIT grad who quit ₹28 LPA job says startup dream ‘not what it’s sold as’, calls ecosystem ‘deeply broken’
Published on: April 23, 2026, 9:11 p.m. | Source: Livemint
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.
