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Startup Founder Faces Criticism Over Public Rebuttal to Ex-Employee’s Job Loss Post

Keswin Suresh’s response to Namya Khan’s motivational account of her firing has sparked debate on leadership professionalism and the role of AI in workforce changes.

His public critique of her job performance received mixed reactions on social media.
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Overview

  • Namya Khan, now a co-founder of her own agency, shared a motivational post about being fired from her first tech job in 2023, framing it as a turning point without naming her former employer.
  • Keswin Suresh, co-founder of UAE-based startup DarDoc, publicly responded, accusing Khan of misrepresenting her termination as AI-driven and attributing it instead to poor performance.
  • Suresh’s critique, which described her post as a 'sob story,' has drawn widespread backlash online, with many calling his response unprofessional and damaging to DarDoc’s reputation.
  • Some social media users defended Suresh, arguing that he was justified in addressing what they saw as a distorted narrative, though this view remains a minority opinion.
  • The incident has reignited discussions about leadership conduct, the ethical boundaries of public disputes, and the evolving impact of AI on job security.