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Bengaluru Intern’s Viral Post Exposes CEO’s Sexist Harassment

The revelation has triggered renewed demands for stronger harassment safeguards across the Indian tech sector.

Overview

  • The intern says the CEO publicly asked “Porn dekh rahi ho kya?” to embarrass her before other staff members.
  • He repeatedly questioned her commitment, asking if she came to work or to “enjoy with your boyfriend,” and blamed her for company setbacks.
  • During a performance review, he told her she could only stay if she brought in business and said she was not “built to grow.”
  • She eventually quit, saying the hostile environment had broken her confidence.
  • Other former female employees have since corroborated similar experiences, highlighting systemic misogyny at the startup.