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Congratulating Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that in today’s India, someone’s surname has no importance. The Prime Minister’s tweet came in response to a viral video of Goyal, where he had talked about his startup journey and the initial skepticism he faced.
PM Modi said that success is not tied to surnames and what Goyal has achieved is an inspiration for many aspiring entrepreneurs. In today’s India, one’s surname does not matter. What matters is hard work. Your journey is truly inspiring, Deepinder Goyal! PM Modi further said, it inspires countless youth to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. We are committed to providing the right environment for startups to flourish. At a recent event organized by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Deepinder Goyal shared a very personal anecdote about the founding of Zomato. This video of his speech quickly went viral on social media.
Do you know who your father is?
Goyal said in the video, when I told my father about starting Zomato, he said, who knows who your father is? Which meant you couldn’t startup. But it was the government and their initiatives that enabled a small town boy like me to build something like Zomato, which employs millions of people today!