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Proud Beginnings in Bengaluru
PhonePe was born in Bengaluru, and we are incredibly proud of our roots in this city, which is well known for its world-class technology talent and vibrant diversity. From Bengaluru, over the past decade, we have expanded across the length and breadth of India and have been able to deliver secure and efficient digital payments for over 55 Crore Indians.
The Silicon Valley of India
Bengaluru's reputation as the "Silicon Valley of India" is truly well-deserved. The city thrives on an incredible culture of innovation and attracts the most brilliant young minds from Karnataka and the rest of India. As a company, we are deeply grateful for the supportive business environment that Karnataka’s governments and its local Kannadiga populace have offered us. Without such an inclusive ecosystem and progressive policies, Bengaluru would not have become a global technology superpower.
Celebrating Diversity
As a company, we also thrive on celebrating diversity. We have always tried hard to deliver fair, unbiased, and meritocracy-based employment opportunities for all Indians, including all local Kannadigas. We believe such an approach gives every Indian a good job and a chance to shine, ultimately helping create more societal and economic value for Bengaluru, Karnataka, and India.
Addressing Recent Comments
I read some recent media articles relating to a few personal comments that I made last week regarding the draft job reservation bill. I would first and foremost like to clarify that it was NEVER my intention to insult Karnataka and its people. If my comments hurt anyone’s sentiments in such a way, I am truly sorry and would like to offer you an unconditional apology. I have the highest regard for Kannada and all other Indian languages. In fact, I truly believe that linguistic diversity and rich cultural heritage is a national asset that all Indians should be proud of; and all Indians should be respectful of and celebrate local and cultural norms.
Competing Globally
Bengaluru’s Indian startups are competing against trillion-dollar giants like Google, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft. To do so, these companies must be able to employ the very best talent available in India purely based on their technology skills and proficiency in fields such as Coding, Design, Product Management, Data Sciences, Machine Learning, AI, and beyond. As a nation, that is the only way we can build world-class companies that can compete in the global village that we live in today.
Creating Jobs for Bengaluru and Karnataka
I also want to help create lakhs of jobs for Bengaluru and Karnataka. And I believe that with more dialogue and discussion, we can find ways to create more sustainable employment avenues. Let’s all work together to do this meaningfully and while creating long-term impact.
Sameer Nigam, CEO and Founder of PhonePe
