Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Harshit Quits LAT Aerospace to Launch Proptech Venture
Harshit applied for a unique job offer from Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal, which required paying Rs 20 lakh and had no salary for the first year.
After meeting Goyal, Harshit resigned from his job in Toronto to join a new venture, which later became LAT Aerospace.
He helped build the company from the ground up but eventually left to start his own proptech venture, Homeie, focusing on rental housing in India.
Harshit's journey from applying for the job to launching his own company is an inspiring story of taking risks and pursuing one's ambitions.
Harshit applied for Deepinder Goyal's controversial Rs 20 lakh Chief of Staff position.
He met Goyal and joined a new venture that became LAT Aerospace.
Harshit helped build LAT Aerospace from the ground up, expanding the team and exploring various ideas.
He left LAT Aerospace to start Homeie, a proptech venture focusing on rental housing in India.
Harshit's post about his journey received encouraging responses from users.
- Who
- Harshit Mul, Deepinder Goyal
- What
- Harshit quit LAT Aerospace to launch Homeie, a proptech venture.
- When
- Met Goyal on December 24, 2024; quit LAT Aerospace to start Homeie.
- Where
- Toronto, India
- Why
- Harshit wanted to build his own company and pursue his interest in India's real estate sector.
Opportunity Seekers
Critics
Job Offer
Opportunity Seekers
Viewed the Rs 20 lakh job offer as a rare learning opportunity with Deepinder Goyal.
Critics
Widely slammed the job offer as exploitative and unconventional.
- Harshit's Background
- Lost father at 13, managed family textile business, studied at University of Toronto, built Opportunest.
- Job Application
- Wrote a 200-word personal and professional journey note instead of a regular job application.
- Meeting with Goyal
- Met Deepinder Goyal at his farmhouse on December 24, 2024, discussed business, life, and ambition.
- LAT Aerospace
- Explored different ideas, held over 100 discussions with industry professionals, expanded team from 5 to 55.
- Homeie
- New proptech venture focusing on rental housing in India.
