Innovative Job Pitch Wins Founder's Heart; Candidate offers Rs 41,000, takes 7-day challenge
The founder of Wingify, a software company established in 2009 by Paras Chopra, shared the applicant's audacious proposal on social media, highlighting its ingenuity. The applicant's pitch not only showcased a desire to work at Wingify but also presented a novel idea along with a willingness to back it up financially. The founder, impressed by the boldness and conviction displayed, couldn’t help but commend the pitch's creativity.
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An aspiring candidate captured the attention of the founder of Bengaluru startup Wingify with an unconventional offer. The candidate pledged to pay $500 (approximately ₹41,000) to the startup founder in exchange for a job opportunity. What’s more intriguing is the twist: if the candidate failed to prove their worth within seven days, they welcomed dismissal while allowing the founder to keep the offered sum.
Founder impressed by bold offer
The founder of Wingify, a software company established in 2009 by Paras Chopra, shared the applicant's audacious proposal on social media, highlighting its ingenuity. The applicant's pitch not only showcased a desire to work at Wingify but also presented a novel idea along with a willingness to back it up financially. The founder, impressed by the boldness and conviction displayed, couldn’t help but commend the pitch's creativity.
Background on Wingify and Paras Chopra
Wingify, founded by Paras Chopra, a gold medalist from Delhi College of Engineering and a two-time Forbes Under 30 listee, has been a prominent player in the software industry since its inception. Chopra, known for his entrepreneurial prowess, has also founded Nintee and VWO alongside Wingify.
Closure of Nintee and Chopra's Response
Recent developments saw the closure of healthtech startup Nintee, founded by Chopra. Despite its short lifespan, Chopra's proactive approach to the closure, including providing four months' salary to employees and offering them positions within his other ventures, has been commendable. The closure announcement, made by Chopra himself, underscored his commitment to his team's welfare.
Returning investor funds and reflections on closure
Chopra, in a blog post on Nintee's website, assured investors that most of the raised capital remains intact and will be returned in due time. Reflecting on the closure, Chopra attributed it to the inability to scale the business effectively despite initial aspirations fueled by AI technology. This introspective approach highlights his dedication to transparency and accountability.
In summary, the convergence of an innovative job pitch, entrepreneurial resilience, and a commitment to ethical business practices characterises the dynamic landscape of Wingify and Paras Chopra's ventures.
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