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Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
IITian founder's viral reply to engineer who bailed for better offer: ‘Reasons seem a bit off'
The co-founder of Fuze Finance has revealed his reply to a candidate who accepted a job at his startup, only to back out a couple of days before he was supposed to join. Srijan R Shetty, the IIT-educated co-founder of the fintech company, shared a screenshot of his email to the employee who bailed for a better offer. A co-founder shares his reply to a candidate who backed out days before he was supposed to join (Representational image) His response has been going steadily viral on X, where it has sparked a discussion on workplace etiquette and the ethicality of job hunting after accepting an offer. Engineer backs out before date of joining 'One of the engineers who was due to join today sent a message over the weekend that they won't join,' Shetty wrote in his X post on Monday. The Dubai-based entrepreneur acknowledged that he felt a 'bit let down' by the engineer's decision. 'I sent them across the following message,' he said, sharing a screenshot of the email he sent to the candidate. In his email, the co-founder of Fuze Finance began by acknowledging the reasons presented by the engineer for not going ahead with the job offer. The engineer apparently said that he had received a 'better offer' from a different company, and that he could not confirm his date of joining due to 'personal reasons' – due to which he was backing out. What the co-founder said in his email Shetty began by assuring the engineer that his workplace is a flexible one, and that they could have come up with a solution if he had chosen to approach them rather than refusing to join outright. He then told the engineer that the reasons he provided for backing out seemed 'a bit off'. 'The two reasons you provided seem a bit off. You're free to shop for offers in the market - it's a free market after all. But you could have come back to us and we would have been happy to have a chat about the new offer that you have,' wrote Shetty. The co-founder acknowledged that the job-seeker had the right to shop for better offers. However, he pointed out that his startup would have been open to negotiations. 'I believe that life is a positive sum game, and that's how we treat everyone at Fuze. A lot of my folks at Fuze have worked with us over the years in different startups and we have ensured that we do what's best for them, even if it means joining another company with a much better offer,' said the IITian. He ended his email with a rebuke, informing the engineer that bailing reflected poorly on him. 'The action of rejecting an offer a day before joining reflects very poorly on the person partaking in the action. I hope you do not do the same with any other company and choose to prefer open communication instead,' wrote Shetty. Social media weighs in The post sparked a discussion on X, where many viewers sided with the engineer. 'You're the top 0.0001% that would've done what you mentioned,' wrote one X user. 'In most places this dude would have instantly lost this offer to someone else had he shared he was exploring for other offers.' 'I understand and kind of agree to what you proposed, but as a candidate it's pretty difficult to do open conversation,' another X user named Sanket Jha said. 'I think everyone that's arguing againt this is missing a critical piece of information. As far as I understand this person accepted your offer and decided to bail one day before. Everyone shops for offers. That is perfectly fine to do. But if this was me once I've agreed to an offer there's no way I'm shopping around for an alternate offer,' an X user named Abbas countered.
News18
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Bengaluru Man's Post On How Speaking Local Language Changes Everything Is Viral
Last Updated: An entrepreneur revealed how people often assume he is from North Indian, partly due to his upbringing and skin tone. An entrepreneur shared a personal experience that struck a chord online. Raised in North India and speaking with a Hindi accent, Srijan R Shetty said people often assume he's a North Indian, partly due to his upbringing and skin tone. However, when he speaks Kannada, especially with a Mangalorean-style accent, the response from locals becomes noticeably warmer and more welcoming. His post on X (formerly Twitter) comes amid broader conversations about cultural connections and everyday interactions in Bengaluru. 'Every time, I start speaking in Kannada with a stranger, I'm met with eyes full of surprise and joy," Shetty said. He further wrote, 'The conversation is joyous, and there is always a question of how I manage to pick up Kannada. Once they realise I'm one of their own, it's funny about how my diction is a bit off, and maybe it's because I'm Mangalorean. They usually say this to not embarrass me because my diction isn't perfect," he added. He also explained that while there are political issues related to language and identity, most people in Bengaluru are welcoming. 'Yes, there's a narrative that some locals feel left out of the city's rapid growth," he acknowledged. 'But I've found that very few will force you to speak Kannada. On the contrary, even small efforts are met with kindness and inclusion," he said. Shetty added that Kannada has many regional versions, and some, especially those influenced by Konkani, can be difficult to follow. Still, he believes what matters most is the willingness to try. 'People recognise effort," he added. 'In my experience, if you try to speak the language, you're often treated like one of their own." He ended his post with a light-hearted line: 'P.S.: In my books, if you have supported RCB through their bad times, you are Bangalorean enough." Posted on June 26, the post has received over 9,000 views and has resonated with many users. A user commented, 'Totally relatable. I'm a Tulu-speaking Mangalorean, born in Dubai, lived in the US, and now settled in Bangalore. And yes, I'm a Shetty too." Another user said, 'In my city, if I speak in Kannada, people reply back in Hindi 50 per cent of the time. In Bangalore, people reply back in English for 10 per cent of the time. No surprise or no poor dialect, got the most fun dialect (UK). Just that peeps want to make you comfortable, so they switch languages." Few responded with playful comments, teasing Shetty: 'Nice try, Srijan from Delhi." Just like Srijan R Shetty's post on speaking Kannada struck a chord online, another story is winning hearts; a Tibetan man's heartfelt message about embracing the local language. Watch the video here: After drinking Kaveri water you speak Kannada automatically. This statement is not true for our fellow North Indians. #StopHindiImposition. — Dr Prisha Sargam (@PrishaSargam) June 14, 2025 In a vox pop-style video, the young man speaks fluent Kannada and talks about how deeply connected he feels to the language. His respect for Kannada and his smooth command over it have earned him a wave of appreciation from people across platforms.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Fluent in Kannada, mistaken for north Indian: Bengaluru based entrepreneur's accent-skin tone 'mismatch' surprise sparks buzz online
NEW DELHI: A recent post on X (formerly Twitter) by Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Srijan R Shetty is gaining attention, as he shares how language plays a pivotal role in Bengaluru's social interactions and how locals react with unexpected warmth when he speaks Kannada. 'Every time I start speaking in Kannada with a stranger, I'm met with eyes full of surprise and joy,' Shetty wrote. 'The conversation is joyous and there is always a question of how did I manage to pick up Kannada.' Despite his fluency, he notes that his accent gives him away. 'Once they realize I'm one of their own, it's funnily about how my diction is a bit off and maybe it's because I'm Mangalorean,' he quipped. 'They usually say this to not embarrass me because my diction isn't perfect.' You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Shetty also pointed to the linguistic diversity within the state. 'Kannada is nuanced and it varies across different regions of Karnataka,' he added. 'I find it extremely hard to understand the diction and vocabulary of Kannada spoken in regions where Konkani is prominent.' But beyond language, Shetty used his story to highlight a more nuanced understanding of Bengaluru's people—where language politics does exist, but rarely manifests in hostility. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 지금 모두가 공유하고, 스트리밍하고, 플레이하는 RPG 게임 레이드 섀도우 레전드 설치하기 Undo 'Yes, there's an issue of language politics,' he acknowledged. 'A lot of locals believe they haven't gotten their fair share of Uru's growth story. But at the same time, most people are kind and wouldn't really push you to speak Kannada, but would reciprocate really well even if you did.' He ended his post on a light-hearted note: 'In my books, if you've supported RCB through their bad times, you're Bangalorean enough.' In a city that's both a tech hub and a cultural mosaic, Shetty's experience is one many can relate to: a gentle reminder that language can divide—but it also has the power to delight, connect, and invite you in.
Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru entrepreneur says he's often mistaken for a north Indian due to skin colour, Hindi: ‘When I speak in Kannada…'
At a time when online debates around Bengaluru's treatment of outsiders continue to surface, a city-based co-founder's personal account has struck a chord with many. Sharing his lived experiences on X (formerly Twitter), Srijan R Shetty opened up about how language plays a crucial role in shaping interpersonal warmth in the city, and how locals respond with unexpected joy when they hear outsiders making an effort to speak Kannada. An X user shared how welcoming Bengaluru is to outsiders if anyone spot them putting efforts learning local language. (Pic for representation generated by AI) Also Read - 'Bengaluru's cosmopolitan life very alluring': SC rejects government doctors' plea against transfers Shetty, who was raised in North India and speaks with a noticeable Hindi accent, said that people often assume he is a North Indian, partly due to his upbringing and skin tone. But the moment he switches to Kannada, particularly with his Mangalorean-style diction, it transforms the interaction completely. 'Every time I speak Kannada with someone new, I see genuine surprise and delight in their eyes,' Shetty wrote. 'Conversations become lively, and they're always curious about how I picked up the language. When I tell them I'm a Mangalorean, they gently point out that my diction is a bit off, but they do so kindly, often chalking it up to regional variations.' He explained that while there are political undercurrents tied to language and identity, most people in Bengaluru are welcoming. 'Yes, there's a narrative that some locals feel left out of the city's rapid growth,' he acknowledged. 'But I've found that very few will force you to speak Kannada. On the contrary, even small efforts are met with kindness and inclusion.' Also Read - 'Never went to kitty parties': Nithin and Nikhil Kamath's mom says children were her life Shetty also touched on the linguistic diversity within the state, noting that Kannada itself has many regional variants that can be hard to follow for outsiders — especially in areas influenced by Konkani. Despite these nuances, he said, what matters is the attempt. 'People recognise effort,' he added. 'In my experience, if you try to speak the language, you're often treated like one of their own.' He ended the post on a light note, saying, 'P.S. In my books, if you've stuck by RCB during their bad seasons, you're Bangalorean enough.' The post resonated with several users who echoed similar experiences. One user commented, 'Totally relatable. I'm a Tulu-speaking Mangalorean, born in Dubai, lived in the US, and now settled in Bangalore. And yes, I'm a Shetty too.'
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Business Standard
01-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Fuze raises $12.2 mn from Galaxy, e& Capital to power digital assets infra
Company will use investment to expand business, product innovation and hiring Fuze, which provides digital assets infrastructure in finance, has raised $12.2 million to expand in India and abroad, said the company on Thursday. The Series A funding round was led by Galaxy, a global leader in digital assets and data centre infrastructure, and e& (etisalat and), a telecommunications company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Founded in 2023 by Arpit Mehta, Srijan R Shetty and Mo Ali Yusuf, Fuze provides digital assets-as-a-service to financial institutions and businesses. Fuze has a suite of stablecoin (a cryptocurrency) infrastructure products and recently announced its expansion into payments. The company operates in the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Turkey and it has processed more than $2 billion in digital assets. Fuze said it plans to expand in India, where its founders have their roots, and is engaging with regulators and policymakers to 'navigate the evolving crypto regulatory landscape in the country'. The Series A investment will also be used for product innovation, compliance and hiring. 'We will fast track our mission to enable any bank, fintech or traditional business to seamlessly integrate digital assets and accelerate regional digital asset adoption,' said Mehta. 'We are seeing a huge surge in demand and we believe that in the near future, every financial institution and business will leverage some type of crypto or stablecoin capability.' Leon Marshall, chief executive officer of Galaxy Europe, said Fuze is strengthening its digital assets infrastructure as MENA becomes a hub for innovation and the UAE develops regulatory frameworks for digital assets. Fuze is backed by Further Ventures, an ADQ-backed venture builder and investment firm. Mohamed Hamdy, managing partner at Further Ventures, said: 'It's rare to see a fintech scale this quickly while maintaining a strong regulatory foundation. At Further Ventures, we back companies for the long term - and Fuze is exactly the kind of bold, unique business we believe in.' 'There's a natural synergy between Fuze and our fintech portfolio, from e& money to Wio and Careem Pay. And this investment is about backing bold companies who understand the long game, building digital assets infrastructure to supercharge the next wave of financial services innovation,' said Harrison Lung, group chief strategy officer of e&.
