Byju Raveendran on entrepreneurship
From Byju's Co-Founders Speak On Dreaming Big In India | India Today Conclave 2023 · · India Today
“I used to go to nine cities every week, Monday to Friday five cities, and Saturday morning I used to do Bangalore, evening I used to do Chennai, Sunday morning I used to do Bombay, Sunday evening I used to do Pune. Did that non-stop for four years without a single day break. What I'm trying to tell here is there is no overnight success, it's in one sentence, there is no substitute for hard work, hard work works.”
On , Byju Raveendran, CEO & Founder at Byju's, spoke about entrepreneurship during Byju's Co-Founders Speak On Dreaming Big In India | India Today Conclave 2023 on India Today.
About Byju Raveendran
Byju Raveendran, founder and CEO of Byju's, was sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court after failing to comply with multiple asset-related orders. The sentencing was reported on May 27, 2026, as part of ongoing legal and financial troubles for the company, which once reached a $22 billion valuation but has since faced a bankruptcy trial and severe valuation cuts. In earlier statements, Raveendran acknowledged that the company made "mistakes" in its sales practices, describing a "thin line" between mis-selling and aggressive selling as it expanded its sales force. He expressed no regret for the rapid scaling, stating it provided access to education for students in small towns. Raveendran also said the company was not built for an exit or profit, but to improve learning for students.