“Stories like this...”: Deepinder Goyal lauds student who worked as Blinkit picker now set to join Zomato as designer

Zomato chief executive Deepinder Goyal shared a screenshot of the note he received from a student who had earlier worked as a picker at a Blinkit dark store and was now preparing to join Zomato’s design team.

Goyal posted the message from Atharv Singh and remarked that stories such as these make the effort behind the company worthwhile.

As per the text, Atharv Singh is a “4th year design student” who used to work for Blinkit as a ‘picker’. The student wanted to achieve his dreams, but his parents were unable to fund his education.

However, he managed to join Blinkit, worked hard, and things started getting better.

The turning point in his career arrived when the young student ended up joining Zomato as a designer, further inching towards achieving his dreams.

“Hey Deepinder, Life really comes in full circle. I'm a 4th year design student, I had to manage my own funds for college fees and rent and other expenses as my dad didn't support my education. There was a time when I was not able to earn anything and life was still asking for more, and then an instagram ad about blinkit popped, truly life changing. I rushed to the nearest dark store and worked for 4 months and life jus kept getting better ever since. Now here I'm, who worked as a picker in Blinkit, joining your design team at zomato. Really grateful for what you've built and absolutely lucky to be a part of this! Just 1% done, This blinkit boy will now deliver design at zomato,” the text had read.

Impressed by Atharv Singh's dedication and hard work, Deepinder Goyal shared his note and said, “Stories like this make all of it absolutely worth it.”

Netizens respond

The post went viral, with people praising the young employee's spirit and Goyal for bringing out the story.

“This is the best part. Just 1% done. It's your reflection, Deepinder,” a user commented.

“Amazing! @deepigoyal, if he is on X, kindly tag him he'll inspire many,” said another person.

“Zomato delivery + content creation - million dollar idea,” added a third person.

“Our cook (female) also used to deliver food when she had no work,” wrote another.

“Nothing hits harder than seeing someone fight, earn and support their own dreams,” said another person.

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