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Why do some startups lay off people even when they know that they'll be raising money soon via new funding? Case in point: Dunzo Are these employees given severance? Or is it just that Hi, Hello, Today is your last day, thank you, bye that you see most startups do? What are your thoughts on this?

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Has anyone worked with this startup? Heard it's air pollution product doesn't work but it passed IIT tests. My brothers' salaries are not paid, and their founder is more interested in discipline and OKR vs. sales. He pays nepo kids and yes men high salaries apparently. Why are startups screwed up like this. Vcs have invested in.them.and it.is against their interst to.take up these issues despite such narcissistic idiotic founders getting VC importance

I see so many folks complaining about status quo around where they work. Very curious to understand what are your expectations from a startup and the founders. This may help us get what we want from startup founders here. In the comment, highlight what you want and what you're willing to give.

- Deals over $100 million making a comeback in Indian startup ecosystem after 18-month drought - Many large rounds in 2024 feature significant secondary component alongside primary capital - Secondary sales allow early backers to exit, offer better blended price for incoming investors - Companies like Rebel Foods, Purplle, Meesho seeing 50-70% of rounds in secondary transactions - Trend reflects maturing ecosystem, with investors seeking exits and startups nearing profitability Source: [Moneycontrol](https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/startup/funding-is-back-with-a-catch-secondary-share-sales-fuel-100-million-rounds-in-indian-startups-12807483.html)