Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Daksh Gupta
Georgia Tech highlighted Greptile as a fast-growing startup led by Daksh Gupta, reporting that the company had raised a major Series A round and expanded its customer base. The report said Greptile had grown to more than 2,000 customers and reached a valuation of about $180 million after the new funding. This marked a significant business milestone for Gupta and his co-founders.
Daksh Gupta drew widespread attention after comments about Greptile's demanding workplace culture circulated online. He defended the company's expectations of long hours and intense commitment, describing this approach as central to how the startup operates. The remarks fueled a broader debate about startup culture, work-life balance, and the pressures placed on employees in Silicon Valley.
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Bio/Wiki
| Biography | Daksh Gupta is an Indian entrepreneur known for co-founding Greptile, an AI startup based in San Francisco. He studied computer science at the Georgia Institute of Technology and serves as the full-time CEO of Greptile, which he co-founded in 2023 with Soohoon Choi and Vaishant Kameswaran. He became widely discussed in Silicon Valley for his advocacy of a demanding '9-9-6' work rule and his rejection of work-life balance. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Georgia Institute of Technology |
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| Degree | Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) |
| Duration | August 2019 to May 2023 |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Career
| Overview | Daksh Gupta began his career with internships at Qualcomm in 2021 and Amazon Web Services in 2022. In 2023, he co-founded Greptile with Soohoon Choi and Vaishant Kameswaran, where he serves as the full-time CEO. Greptile has raised $5.3 million in seed funding and serves over 1,000 software companies, including Brex and Substack. |
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| Travelling Destination | San Francisco |
Style Quotient
| Work Ethic | Daksh promotes a rigorous work routine at Greptile, insisting that all employees work from the office and follow a demanding schedule, reflecting his belief in a culture of hard work. He advocates for the '9-9-6' rule (9 am to 9 pm, six days a week) and has stated that his company offers 'no work-life balance', emphasizing employee commitment over personal time. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Daksh received a certification in the International Baccalaureate in July 2019. | |
| 2. He interned as a Software Engineer at Qualcomm in 2021 and at Amazon Web Services in 2022. | |
| 3. While in college, he worked on AI projects with friends, securing a significant investment from Christopher Klaus in their early venture. | |
| 4. Greptile started with a focus on software engineer tools, leading to $5.3 million in seed funding. | |
| 5. Despite criticism, he advocates for extended working hours, aligning with his belief that many in the tech industry work long hours already. | |
| 6. Daksh has expressed that he does not believe in work-life balance, choosing to emphasize employee commitment to the company. | |
| 7. He has made angel investments in several startups and has a diverse interest in music, featuring a song that made it to Spotify's Viral 50 chart. | |
| 8. Entry-level fresh recruits at Greptile can earn a base salary of $140,000–$180,000 annually, alongside equity worth $130,000–$180,000. | |
| 9. Professionals with more than seven years of experience at Greptile receive base salaries ranging between $240,000 and $270,000. | |
| 10. While in college, he worked on AI projects with friends, securing an early investment from Christopher Klaus. | |
| 11. Greptile started with a focus on software engineer tools and later raised $5.3 million in seed funding. | |
| 12. He has expressed that he does not believe in work-life balance, choosing to emphasize employee commitment to the company. |
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