From Zomato Delivery to CEO: Founder Backs Gig Economy, Sparks Debate

• Bengaluru-based startup founder Suraj Biswas shared his journey as a Zomato delivery partner (2020-21) to fund his education and launch his deeptech startup, Assessli.
• Biswas earned ₹40,000 monthly, with some partners making up to ₹90,000, and utilized Zomato's medical insurance and law enforcement coordination.
• He publicly supported Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal, advocating for gig work as independent employment offering "independence, dignity and opportunity."
• Biswas argues against blanket bans, promoting technology-led platforms for income generation, especially for those without formal education.
• His LinkedIn post sparked mixed reactions, highlighting the ongoing debate between individual success in the gig economy and calls for stronger worker safeguards.

Why It Matters: A founder's journey from Zomato delivery partner to CEO fuels debate on gig economy's role and future.