Ghazal Alagh, Co-founder of Mamaearth and Chief Mama at Honasa Consumer, has delivered a sharp message to India’s startup ecosystem, urging early-stage founders to stop chasing quick exits and start building long-term businesses.In a LinkedIn post shared on Thursday, Alagh addressed what she described as a growing obsession among young entrepreneurs with “exit strategies” rather than company-building.“One of the most frequent questions I get from early-stage founders is, ‘What’s the exit strategy?’” she wrote. “It’s not a wrong question, but what surprises me is the short-term vision, impatience for quick results, and the only desire to make quick money.”Her post struck a chord across founder and investor circles, especially as India’s startup ecosystem matures beyond rapid-growth, high-burn models.A Call for Patience in Startup BuildingAlagh framed her response with a line that has since gone viral on professional networks.“Sabr rakhiye, aap company bana rahe hain, Maggi nahi!” she wrote, drawing a contrast between instant results and long-term company building.The message reflects a broader shift in entrepreneurial thinking, where sustainability, governance, and brand trust are becoming as important as growth metrics.Builders Over RentersAlagh stressed the importance of building teams with long-term commitment rather than short-term ambition.“Hire builders, not renters,” she said. “Renters… Read MoreStartupTalky- Business News, Insights and Stories
