My notes as a super early Swigster

Today is surreal. Seeing Swiggy on the NSE feels like a personal victory, not just for the founders or investors, but for each of us who joined back in the early days when Swiggy was just a scrappy idea.

I was lucky to be one of the first 60 to jump on board - drawn in by the vision and the almost impossible energy of the founding team. Back then, we were a tight-knit group, hustling in cramped rooms, working crazy hours to solve what seemed like simple problems but were anything but. I still remember late nights debating over how to shave 2 minutes off delivery times or how to keep our early partners happy. It was all about building trust - with customers, with riders, with restaurants and with each other.

Swiggy is a product of passion, perseverance, and a touch of madness. I was lucky to manage a significant P&L while I was there, a challenge and privilege that taught me more about business than any textbook ever could. It was a dream to work alongside a crew that genuinely believed we were building something that could change lives. And here we are - Swiggy is the best consumer product India has seen, a true blueprint for what’s possible.

Now, I’m pouring my heart into my own startup, and I find myself thinking back to those Swiggy days all the time. If I can build something even half as good, I’ll be proud.

To the team, the founders, and all those who believed in us from day one - thank you. Today’s listing is a reminder that sometimes, all it takes is a handful of crazy people with a vision and a lot of grit to build something legendary.



Also, before the comment section goes berserk on how much I made - officially a $$ millionaire now just purely on my Swiggy holdings. Thanks to Harsha for pushing me to take more ESOPs over cash early on - was really pissed at you folks back then but guess it paid off😂👏🏽