Overview
- John Hu posted on Instagram that he buys weekly lunches for his 30-person team, calling it his best investment and saying culture is not about ping pong tables or unlimited PTO.
- He says the informal meals focus on conversation and connection, which he believes translate into stronger collaboration and on-the-job performance.
- Hu describes his company as profitable and argues the lunch expense pays for itself, asserting the team operates with outsized effectiveness for its size.
- He links the practice to growth claims of $30M+ ARR with 30 employees and a 10x effectiveness assertion, which are his statements in the coverage and not independently verified.
- News18, Hindustan Times, and The Indian Express highlighted his post and background from LinkedIn, noting his Goldman Sachs experience and that he founded his company in 2021, alongside largely positive social media reactions.