Key Points
- Deepinder Goyal kicked off a debate on the best city for startups.
- Shantanu Deshpande thinks Delhi is way better for entrepreneurs.
- Deshpande highlights that Delhi values substance over style.
- Bengaluru is more about trends, while Delhi is into steady growth.
Looma News
There’s a hot debate going on in the Indian startup world about which city is the best, Bengaluru or Delhi. Recently, Zomato’s CEO, Deepinder Goyal, stirred things up by saying that you don’t need to be in Bengaluru to make it big. This got Shantanu Deshpande, CEO of Bombay Shaving Company, to chime in with some strong opinions.
In a convo with YouTuber Ishan Sharma, Deshpande went all out, saying Delhi is “1,000%” better for starting a business. He argues that Delhi’s scene is more about real value instead of just looking flashy. While Bengaluru sometimes feels like it’s all about trends, Deshpande called it “froth”, he thinks Delhi really supports solid, quality ventures. He’s all for steady and sustainable growth, which he believes is where the true value lies for entrepreneurs.
Deshpande’s take highlights an important side of the startup ecosystem. Sure, Bengaluru is known for its disruptive innovation, but it looks like Delhi has its own vibe, focusing on building businesses that last. This discussion is definitely one to watch as both cities keep influencing the future of startups in India.
