We almost Died ...The biggest mistakes I made were ...: Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha on Silicon Valley Bank crisis

Zepto's CEO, Aadit Palicha, revealed the startup's near collapse during the 2022-2023 funding winter, exacerbated by hiring mistakes and the SVB collapse, which froze crucial funds. Y Combinator's support proved pivotal in Zepto's recovery. The company has since rebounded, reporting substantial growth in gross order value and operating revenue, driven by a renewed focus on high-quality talent and execution.

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