Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Anupam Mittal Defends Founders Stepping Down
Anupam Mittal, a judge on Shark Tank, said it's not a failure when founders step down as CEOs.
He believes it shows maturity and is good for the company.
Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Zomato's parent company, recently stepped down to work on new ideas.
Mittal explained that as companies grow, they need different skills.
He mentioned that in other countries, this is common and helps companies succeed.
Goyal said he wants to take risks and try new things outside the company.
Anupam Mittal defended founders stepping down as CEOs, calling it a sign of maturity.
Deepinder Goyal recently stepped down from Eternal to pursue new ideas.
Mittal believes founders are great at early stages but companies need different skills as they grow.
Global markets encourage founders to step aside for professional CEOs.
Goyal's resignation comes amid debates over gig work and labor conditions.
- Who
- Anupam Mittal, Deepinder Goyal
- What
- Founders stepping down as CEOs
- When
- Recently, with Goyal's resignation this week
- Where
- India, with global market comparisons
- Why
- To prioritize company's best interests and pursue new ideas
- Anupam Mittal
- Entrepreneur and Shark Tank judge
- Deepinder Goyal
- Former CEO of Eternal (Zomato, Blinkit)
- LinkedIn Post
- Platform where Mittal shared his views
- Global Markets
- Common practice for founders to step aside
- Google, Apple, Microsoft
- Companies that benefited from founder transitions
- Deepinder Goyal's Reason
- Pursue new ideas and experiments