Ex-Zomato Employee’s Viral Post Shares Deepinder Goyal’s Message on Company Culture

A former Zomato employee’s LinkedIn post has gone viral after offering a candid reflection on what it’s like to work at the food delivery giant — describing the company’s culture as intense and not suited to everyone — amid renewed attention following a public message by founder Deepinder Goyal inviting past employees to consider rejoining the company. The social media reflection, written by Ragini Das, who spent six years with Zomato’s sales and marketing teams, paints a picture of a demanding work environment where long hours, high responsibility, and rapid decision-making were the norm.

Das wrote that Zomato was “not ‘just a job’” and that those seeking predictable nine-to-five routines may struggle in such a setting. However, she also highlighted the professional growth and strong personal connections forged during her tenure. Das’s post gained traction after Goyal’s recent outreach on X (formerly Twitter), in which he publicly invited former employees — whether they left voluntarily or were let go — back to the organisation, emphasising that the company has evolved and that “the door is not closed.” Goyal said he values contributions from past team members and wants alumni to rejoin if they wish.

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The former employee’s reflection struck a chord online, with many commenting on the mix of challenge and opportunity at Zomato. While some praised the company’s fast-paced culture for building resilience and skills, others noted that such environments may not suit everyone, echoing Das’s sentiment that it is “intense, fast and demanding” yet transformative for those who thrive within it.

This episode highlights a broader conversation about startup work cultures in India’s tech and delivery sectors, where rapid scaling and high expectations often define employee experiences. The viral nature of the post — and the strong reactions it generated — underscores ongoing public interest in how tech companies balance performance, growth, and workplace well-being.

As discussions continue across LinkedIn, X, and industry circles, both current and former employees are sharing their views on the benefits and challenges of working in high-intensity environments like Zomato, adding depth to the debate around work culture in fast-growing startups.aa

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