Zoho's Sridhar Vembu Says India Will Earn Respect Through Homegrown Talent
· Technology · LiveMint, India Today
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu responded to US mathematician Eric Weinstein's post on X about rising anti-India sentiment, stating India must develop using its own talent to earn global respect. He emphasized he does not hate racists or those who doubt India's capabilities, saying he will respond by building. Vembu highlighted Zoho's journey from a 1996 Chennai apartment startup to a ₹100,000-crore multinational, while noting recent salary hike pauses amid business uncertainty. He framed India's development as the path to respect, contrasting his stance with those who believe the nation cannot progress.
Why it matters
His stance matters to Indian professionals and entrepreneurs who face global bias, as his call to build rather than hate could inspire domestic innovation and counter negative narratives about India's capabilities.
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