Zomato chief executive Deepinder Goyal shared a message this week that quietly captured the internet’s attention. The note came from Atharv Singh, a fourth year design student who once worked as a picker at a Blinkit dark store and is now preparing to join Zomato’s design team. Goyal posted the message on his social media, saying stories like these make every effort behind the company feel worthwhile.
According to Atharv’s note, his journey began with a simple but heavy challenge. He wanted to pursue design, but his parents could not afford his education. Instead of giving up, he joined Blinkit as a picker, taking up long hours and difficult shifts while studying on the side. Over time, things began to improve. He grew more confident, gained experience and kept pushing himself.
The turning point came when he secured an opportunity to join Zomato as a designer. For Atharv, it was more than a job. It felt like a step toward the future he had dreamed of. Impressed by his dedication, Goyal shared the note with a quiet sense of pride, writing that moments like these make everything feel absolutely worth it.
The post quickly went viral, with people celebrating the young student’s determination and the encouragement shown by Goyal. Many users called it the highlight of their day. Others shared their own stories of struggle and small wins. One person wrote that even one percent of such journeys feels inspiring. Another said nothing hits harder than someone fighting to earn and support their own dreams. A third person even joked about combining Zomato delivery and content creation as a million dollar idea.
Atharv’s story stood out because it felt real, simple and honest, and sometimes that is all it takes to remind people why hard work still matters.
