The Economic Times

IIT Grad leaves 28 LPA high-paying job for startup dream, invests 1012 lakh and opens up about the reality no one talks about

An IIT graduate, earning Rs 28 LPA, left his job to build a startup, only to find India's ecosystem heavily reliant on connections rather than merit. He invested lakhs with little return, highlighting the financial and mental toll on founders without strong networks. He now advises caution, suggesting stable jobs offer better security and optionality.