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flag Indian engineer’s 72-hour workweek at AI startup sparks debate over startup culture and burnout.

flag Indian software engineer Pranav Mehta has sparked debate after sharing his experience working 72-hour weeks at Mercor, an AI startup claiming to be the world’s fastest-growing company, having scaled from $1M to $500M in revenue in 17 months. flag Mehta describes the intense schedule as rewarding and essential for rapid learning and growth, a view echoed by CEO Brendan Foody, who argues traditional 40-hour work weeks hinder progress. flag The post has drawn polarized reactions, with supporters praising dedication and critics raising concerns about work-life balance and mental health, highlighting ongoing tensions in startup culture between ambition and well-being.

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