Ronnie Screwvala, upGrad founder, criticizes Byju's CEO and investors for the company's downfall due to prioritizing secondary fundraising over hiring a CFO.

In response to Byju’s recent cash-crunch issues, Ronnie Screwvala, the founder of edtech company upGrad, criticized the company's CEO and investors for the firm's downfall. Screwvala stated that Raveendran and investors were collectively responsible for the poor financial situation, as they prioritized secondary fundraising over crucial aspects such as hiring a CFO. However, he also emphasized that the ongoing struggles of Byju’s should not affect the overall edtech sector negatively, suggesting that the sector needs change with frugality.

February 13, 2024
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