Byju's CEO Raveendran defends startup strain, says "toxic work culture can cause PTSD, but it can also lead to post-traumatic growth"
In his first extensive public comments since Byju's downfall, founder Byju Raveendran outlined a comeback strategy he calls 'Byju's 3.0', stressing his resolve to rebuild the edtech giant. In a wide-ranging interview with ANI, he reflected on toxic work culture, investor pressure, and allegations of financial misconduct. Raveendran rejected claims of fraud, defended his team's mission-driven ethos, and vowed to return to the company's core values: empowering teachers and students. 'We don't belong in courtrooms, we belong in classrooms,' he said.
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