In what was termed a surprising turn of events, an intern working in Bengaluru quit his job after his startup received funding.
The resignation screenshot of the WhatsApp conversation aired by his boss, Karthik Sridharan, CEO of Flexible has gone viral in no time, and the internet is abuzz with the bold step taken by the youngster.
News about the resignation has thrown open wide discussions on the internet. People seem to be amused with the decision taken by the intern to pursue his startup. This incident has turned out to be a source of talk, especially among the techie community in Bengaluru, as success stories regarding startups have just started to pour in.
This is a case of entrepreneurial ambitions finding their place in Bengaluru's robust ecosystem for startups. This technology firm intern has been able to raise investment for his startup and has quit to work full-time on his venture. The above incident indicates the increasingly youthful turnout for entrepreneurship in the city, which is advantageously placed due to its supportive environment and availability of venture capital.
The city of Bengaluru further competes with earning the title of India's Silicon Valley, with most of the youths preferring to start their ventures here. This story goes on to underline that the tech sector is dynamic in Bengaluru. This gutsy call by the intern enamors other aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their ambitions in the bustling startup ecosystem of the city.