When Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal first announced a no-salary Chief of Staff role with a 20-lakh entry fee, the internet went into a frenzy. While the fee clause has since been scrapped, the debate remains: is this role a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or corporate exploitation? Spoiler alert\u2014it\u2019s the former.<\/p>\n
And clearly, India agrees. Zomato received over 10,000 applications for this role. Yes, you read that right. It seems everyone wants to pay for a shot at this corporate Hunger Games.<\/p>\n
Imagine working shoulder-to-shoulder with one of India\u2019s top entrepreneurs. It\u2019s a fast-track MBA, a real-world leadership boot camp, and a ticket to a career rocket launch, all rolled into one.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the kicker: this isn\u2019t just a job. It\u2019s a chance for ambitious, sharp professionals to deep-dive into how leaders think, act, and execute. From strategy to operations, the learning curve is Everest-level steep. But for those ready to put in the grind, the payoff is massive.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve been shouting from the rooftops for years: a solid Executive Assistant or Chief of Staff role is a shortcut to leadership. Why? It puts you at the table\u2014watching, learning, and absorbing from the best.<\/p>\n
An EA isn\u2019t just someone who manages calendars or greets visitors. They\u2019re a partner in growth, a strategic thinker, and often, a future leader in disguise.<\/p>\n