Ex-Zomato Rider Credits Deepinder Goyal for Startup Success, Earned ₹40K Monthly

• Suraj Biswas, founder of Assessli and former Zomato delivery partner, publicly supported Zomato and CEO Deepinder Goyal.
• Biswas worked as a Zomato delivery partner in Bengaluru (2020-2021), earning Rs 40,000 monthly, which funded his college and early team.
• He highlighted the flexibility of gig work, noting many riders work on multiple platforms and value independence over fixed contracts.
• Biswas faced risks like food snatching but praised Zomato's support and coordination with police during incidents.
• His positive experience inspired him to launch his deeptech startup, Assessli, now employing 40+ techies in Bengaluru and Kolkata.

Why It Matters: Former Zomato delivery agent Suraj Biswas credits the platform for his financial independence and inspiring his startup.