Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal Reveals 'Rs 20 Lakh Chief of Staff' Was a 5-Year Bluff

• Deepinder Goyal admitted Zomato's "Rs 20 lakh chief of staff" job posting was a bluff to filter candidates.
• Goyal had planned this strategy for five years, waiting to build enough goodwill before executing it.
• The controversial requirement aimed to attract "learners who don't care about money" but value experience.
• Despite backlash, the posting received 17,000 applications, demonstrating strong interest.
• Zomato hired two Chiefs of Staff and absorbed 18 other candidates into impactful roles from this pool.

Why It Matters: Zomato CEO's controversial hiring tactic was a calculated bluff to find dedicated talent.