Deepinder Goyal the CEO of Zomato which was started in 2008. During a recent event organised by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Deepinder shared about his journey to building his own empire.
Deepinder recalled when he was about to start Zomato, his father reacted saying, “Janta hai tera baap kaun hai?”(Do you know who is your father) which means they can’t afford for a startup company, due to their humble background.
He further added, “But it was this government and their initiatives enabled a small town boy like me to build something like Zomato, which employs lakhs of people today!”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi retweeting the video, captioned saying, “In today’s India, one’s surname doesn’t matter. What matters is hard work. Your journey is truly inspiring, Deepinder Goyal! It motivates countless youngsters to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. We are committed to providing the right environment for startups to flourish.”
