The Silent Storm at BYJU'S

Ed-tech giant BYJU'S, once valued at $22 billion, faced a steep decline. Now, its founder Byju Raveendran speaks out

"Toxic Work Culture" Claims Surface

Social media buzzed with reports of a "toxic" work environment and aggressive sales tactics at BYJU'S.

Byju Raveendran Breaks His Silence

"Just a small percentage of outliers," he claimed, adding that social media "inflated" these issues.

Scale vs. Complaints

With 15,000 salespeople and 6 million students, he argued "complaints are in the thousands. Just a small percentage."

The ₹1 Billion Loan Regret

Raveendran confessed taking a ₹1 billion term loan was a mistake: "We shouldn't have taken it when we had enough equity options."t

A Personal Toll, But No Quitting

He admitted the company's struggles took a toll, creating "PTSD." But, he firmly stated, "I'm not giving up."

Vowing a 100% Comeback

"The moment we come back in control... we will rebuild," he promised, aiming for "post-traumatic growth."

What's Next for BYJU'S?

Raveendran is determined to lead the ed-tech giant through its challenges and back to success.