CEO’s LinkedIn post on dating struggles as a founder sparks social media frenzy

Bengaluru-based entrepreneur Divyanshu Shekhar, co-founder and CEO of the startup Zero, recently took to LinkedIn to share a humorous insight into his challenges with dating while leading a company. In a candid post, Mr. Shekhar admitted that his professional ambitions often seep into his personal interactions, making it difficult for him to separate work from romance. "Dating as a founder is tough," he wrote. "I go in hoping to talk about feelings… and somehow end up pitching my business plan. Is it even a real date if I didn’t try to explain my ‘vision’?"

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The post quickly went viral, sparking a flurry of jokes and reactions on social media. Many users teased Shekhar for his apparent inability to set aside his entrepreneurial mindset, with one commenter humorously suggesting that he could gauge his date’s interest by seeing if she’s willing to split the bill before pitching his ideas.

Other users empathized, acknowledging the unique challenges that founders face in balancing professional intensity with personal life. One user remarked, “Navigating founder life is a unique journey!” Another chimed in, "No one defined that a date isn’t real if you talk about achieving greatness."

The lighthearted post has resonated widely, touching on the often-blurred boundaries between work and life in the startup world.