In a heartfelt message posted on LinkedIn, BYJU's founder, Byju Raveendran, has addressed the challenges faced by the edtech giant, acknowledging past mistakes while reaffirming his commitment to rebuilding the company. His statement, filled with gratitude and resilience, comes in response to growing scrutiny over BYJU's hypergrowth phase and the setbacks that followed.
“But all I feel now is love and gratitude." - Byju Raveendran
“I wrote the previous post with rage and resolve. But all I feel now is love and gratitude,” was how Byju Raveendran opened his heartfelt post.
He acknowledged the invaluable feedback received from stakeholders, noting that some had shared suggestions for improvement while others had pointed out critical mistakes made during the company’s rapid expansion. Despite the setbacks, he remains determined to rebuild BYJU's into a stronger and wiser entity.
Furthermore, displaying his gratitude, he said, “But what has moved me the most is the overwhelming empathy many of you have shown in standing by me during this time. For that, I am deeply grateful.”
“Your comments and messages have proved that BYJU’S is not just a business; it is a belief. A belief that anyone, from anywhere, can build something far greater than themselves,” added Bjyu Raveendran in his LinkedIn post.
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Reflecting on His Journey So Far
Byju Raveendran’s journey from a small village in Kerala to leading one of India’s most successful edtech companies has been incredibly inspiring. In his post, he reflected on his upbringing, stating that he never saw his circumstances as a disadvantage. Instead, growing up in a village instilled in him an “unshakable resilience” and a “deep-rooted sense of community.”
“It’s why my heart will always be in the right place. That upbringing prepared me for everything that would come later in my life. It prepared me to face the highest of highs and the lowest of lows with the same humility and grit,” he shared.
Drawing inspiration from a Malayalam proverb, he wrote, “Theeyil kuruthathu veyilathu vaadilla,” which translates to “What is tempered by fire will not wilt under the sun.” The phrase validates his belief that challenges and hardships only make a person stronger.
He also recalled how people once marveled at his successes but now question his losses. However, he believes the answer to both remains the same—his lifelong dedication to education.
“My parents were teachers. I am a teacher. My life’s work is teaching. And those who dedicate themselves to learning and teaching don’t measure success in wins or losses,” he wrote.
Despite the difficulties, Raveendran remains steadfast in his mission. He assured supporters that he would continue working until “the wrongs are righted, and the mistakes are corrected.” His message suggests a renewed focus on rectifying past missteps and steering BYJU's toward a more sustainable future.
“I will keep on keeping on,” he concluded, reinforcing his commitment to rebuilding BYJU’s.
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