IITian Engineer Quits Successful Shoe Brand to Join Startup as Lead Engineer (2026)

A Jaipur-based entrepreneur, Pranshi Chaturvedi, shared an intriguing story about an IIT Kanpur graduate who left his successful shoe brand to become an engineer at a startup. The IITian's decision to quit his own company, which generated ₹2 crore in monthly sales, sparked curiosity among internet users. Chaturvedi revealed that the founder's primary reason for leaving was the dissatisfaction with the manufacturing process in Surat, not caste-related issues. This unexpected career shift highlights the complex dynamics between entrepreneurship and traditional employment, leaving many to ponder the factors that drive individuals to make such bold moves.