Zomato Hires 18 Chiefs of Staff After 18,000 Applications

Zomato’s Hunt for Top Talent

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has given us the latest updates on their search for a Chief of Staff. After sorting through a whopping 18,000 applications, they offered jobs to 30 amazing people. Eighteen of these new hires have already started working at Zomato and Blinkit.

Exceptional People Join the Team

Mr. Goyal shared on LinkedIn that these new hires are truly exceptional. They include startup founders, brilliant engineers, skilled operators who can handle anything, and sharp fresh graduates. They’re all set to make a big impact.

Focus on Long-Term Growth

Zomato looked for people with a long-term vision, those who understand the power of compounding impact and building for the future. Among the 18 who joined, 4 work directly with Mr. Goyal, and 2 are in Chief of Staff roles.

Setting the Record Straight

There were some questions about the Rs 20 lakh upfront payment mentioned in the original job posting. Mr. Goyal clarified that none of the selected candidates paid anything. They are being paid well based on their skills and experience. Nobody had to pay to get these jobs.

The Rs 20 Lakh Filter

Back in November 2024, the job posting created some buzz because of the Rs 20 lakh clause. Mr. Goyal explained that this was simply a way to filter applicants and find those who were serious about fast-tracking their careers, those who wouldn’t be put off by this condition. He confirmed that Zomato never intended to actually charge anyone, and most applications that even mentioned the money were rejected.

A New Search: AI-Powered Minds

In exciting news updates, Mr. Goyal announced a new job opening for people who use [[AI]] as their “second brain.” If you’re interested, apply with the subject line: “I have a second brain.” This shows Zomato’s focus on innovation and technology in today’s market.

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