Daksh Gupta, CEO of AI startup Greptile, sparked controversy after revealing the company's grueling 84-hour workweeks in a tweet.
He emphasized transparency, stating workdays start at 9 a.m. and often end at 11 p.m., with weekend work. While some praised his honesty, others criticized the toxic culture, questioning the lack of work-life balance.
Gupta's inbox flooded with death threats and job applications. He defended his stance, clarifying the demanding environment was necessary for the startup's early stages and was not a long-term model.
He also addressed racial backlash, stating his approach reflects his San Francisco mindset, not his Indian heritage.