Rahul Pandey, an Indian-origin techie, left his ₹6.5 Crore Meta job in 2022 after five years as a tech lead and manager.
He faced anxiety, imposter syndrome, and challenges adapting to the company's culture during his initial months at Meta.
Pandey excelled in his second year, building a valuable tool, earning a promotion, and substantial equity. He later explored new opportunities due to the pandemic.
He founded his startup, Taro, in 2022 to support software engineers' career growth, despite achieving financial success at Meta.