IITian CEO says he worried about rent despite raising ₹120 cr for startup, blames VCs

Harsh Pokharna, CEO and Co-founder of OkCredit, said he was living paycheck to paycheck in 2019 and worrying about rent in Bengaluru despite raising ₹120 crore for his startup. Blaming venture capitalists, he added, "VCs want founders to stay poor...It's easier to control founders who...are financially desperate." "If you're a founder...don't let anyone shame you into staying poor," Harsh stated.