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Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu on anti-India racism
Sridhar Vembu says India won't earn global respect until it builds through its own talent.
In brief
Sridhar Vembu says India won't earn global respect until it builds through its own talent. Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu states India must develop through its own people's talent to gain worldwide respect. Originally reported by mint.
Sridhar Vembu responds to Eric Weinstein
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu replied to US mathematician Eric Weinstein's post about rising hostility toward Indians and Hindus on X.
“Seeing a lot of growing raw hatred against India, Indians, Hindus, Indian-Americans, etc. for no reason. Would be happy to have anyone who feels that hatred quietly unfollow me. Simple. Clean. Thanks in advance.”
Vembu's key statement
Until India develops based on the talents of its own people, it won't find true respect worldwide regardless of political leadership.
“Until India develops, based on the talents of our own people, we will not find true respect in the world, no matter whether right, left or center is in charge anywhere.”
Vembu on hatred toward Indians
Vembu said he doesn't hate 'racists' who question Indians' ability but wants to respond through building.
“The racist shows us a mirror and asks: "if your nation is smart, why do you want to come here". I do not hate him, I want to respond by building.”
Vembu's call to action
Vembu emphasized building as the urgent national priority to counter anti-India sentiment through talent development.
“Build, build, build. Companies and nations are built by people who believe it can be done.”
Sridhar Vembu's background
Sridhar Vembu founded Zoho in 1996 from a Chennai apartment and now serves as Chief Scientist and Co-founder.
“Zoho began in 1996 with Sridhar, Kumar and Sekar Vembu alongside Tony Thomas.”
Zoho's recent financial moves
Zoho paused salary hikes and cut marketing expenses amid rising AI infrastructure costs and uncertain business outlook.
“We have cut down on our marketing budget. We have also told our employees that we cannot have our usual pay increase this year.”
The one thing
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu states India must develop through its own people's talent to gain worldwide respect.
