Edelweiss CEO Radhika Gupta Warns Against ‘Startup Romance,’ Shares Realities of Entrepreneurship

Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, cautioned against the glamorized portrayal of startups, labeling it as “startup romance.” Through a viral post, she highlighted the harsh realities of entrepreneurship, such as limited budgets, constant rejection, and prolonged uncertainty. While the post garnered mixed reactions, many resonated with her candid depiction of the unfiltered startup journey, stressing the disparity between social media’s rosy narrative and real-world struggles.