The guys from movers and packers are here. Why are you giving it to me?
Just drag this along.
Dutta.
I've moved out of the apartment, and shifted all my stuff.
Tell the owner to transfer the money.
'He was about to.'
'But Mr. Zaveri left for London yesterday evening.'
So what?
You said if I move out in two days,
the money will be transferred immediately.
And so what if he's in London. The money will be transferred online.
'Don't worry, sir. I spoke to him.'
'He won't run away with your money'
I know he won't run away,
but I am insisting because I need the money.
You told you this. Please tell him.
'It will be transferred by evening, Naveen sir. Don't worry. Okay?'
Yeah, thank you. Please do.
Let me know. Thank you.
Yeah, Prachi.
What about the funds...
The wolf will attack any second.
Yogi, it's been three weeks since he joined.
Stop this wildlife photography, and focus on the pitch deck.
Stop keeping a watch on him.
Did he mend his ways?
Always bothering me for equity.
It's been only three weeks, and he's shed all his inhibitions.
We also lost half our runway because of him.
I've said this a dozen times, that wasn't DM's fault.
Look here.
We had 90 days of runway.
We lost three days planning the pivot.
Bloody BODMAS, even I can calculate.
But we lost our salaries because of recruiting him.
Yes, Prachi, sprint is on track.
Pragati 2.0 is launching in three days.
Yeah, I know it is, but initial traction is as important.
Only then can I talk to my partners about the next round of investment.
Yes, yes, please. Line up a meeting with the partners.
Did you start work on the pitch deck?
Yes, yes, we're working on the pitch deck as well.
Yes, we're almost there.
Okay, okay.
Cool. See you. Thank you. Bye.
Some of the unit tests have failed.
Raj messaged there is going to be some delay.
But don't worry, they will get it done by Friday.
Hopefully.
Naveen, we need to discuss the marketing budget.
Dutta said the money will be transferred in a couple of days.
The campaign will go live. Hope it doesn't get delayed again.
Don't worry.
There's a full moon night in three days.
We'll feed five beggars, and then do the launch.
Then the PMF funds will be sorted.
Hello.
No, no, please don't cancel it.
We're almost there. We are on our way.
We'll be there in like... in few minutes.
-He's showing me the finger. -Okay.
Yogi, we need to prepare the post-launch POV.
Stop watching over him!
Go do the dishes.
It's your turn to do the dishes. Today is Tuesday.
It's not my turn. Look at how you boiled the milk.
It's completely burnt. I am not going to clean it.
I don't even drink tea.
Okay, guys.
Lokesh from coding has resigned.
Even Nancy...
What is this?
Let's go to the office.
Come on.
Let's go.
We tried our best.
But can't sort it.
No one is giving any reasons.
They want to talk to the founders.
We said the founders are busy,
and they began to walk out.
What bullshit is this?
Who is it?
Four from the tech side,
one from marketing, and two from Ops.
Including Sukhi.
Right. He's unhappy too, isn't he? I saw that in the mail.
Sir, I think everyone's completely drained out
because we have to go live in 72 hours.
Let's string them up from their asses,
-next time they will... -What?
What language is this?
Where are you learning this from?
What?
Don't look at me.
Let's go talk to them and settle this for good.
Stop, Yogi. Sit down.
What do you mean 'settle this'.
All the tasks are still incomplete.
Even the landing pitch has glitches.
Prachi's been calling asking for a demo. Since last night.
We're going live in three days. How can you...
Yeah, Pratik.
What happened? Have you reached?
Send me the bills, Pratik, I'll transfer the money.
Okay, fine. Thank you so much. Thank you so much.
Yogi, let's just calm down, okay.
I think everyone is stressed. We are overreacting.
Let's talk. Let's talk calmly.
Let's talk to them one by one. Okay.
Let's hear them out. And I think we'll fix it. We'll fix it.
One by one or let's do it together.
No, not together. That can create a problem.
What happened?
Shit!
-Who the fuck are you calling a thief? -You!
I ate your snacks!
-I lost my mind. -I know it.
I was frustrated. I was having anxiety.
I saw that packet of snacks and ate it. So there.
-So what can you do? -That's who you are.
That's your level.
Let's not talk about my level.
-My salary is higher than yours. -Over there.
I'll kick you in the balls!
Try it, asshole.
-You hit me. Here. -Hit me. Come on, hit.
-There you go. -Why you bloody...
Guys, guys, guys... Guys...
Stop it!
Seriously, guys.
That's how we're going to run the office?
Bilal?
Are you children?
Is this what happens in the office?
Move... please... just... thank you.
Give me some... sorry sir.
Please just...
Please...
Thank you.
Yes.
What is it?
Sir, noodles for DM sir.
With your permission, can we begin CTO sir?
Yes.
Okay, guys. Okay.
I learnt an important lesson about life in IIM Indore.
Just look.
So there are...
five... Cs...
What happened?
Take another.
Just a second...
There are...
We need new markers.
So anyway,
there are five Cs of effective people management.
Create, Comprehend, Communicate, Confront...
There was one more.
Anyway, so guys...
Our ship was braced by a storm,
and we had to switch routes.
And it's created some disbalances,
which has led to confrontation,
in your own style.
No problem.
But now we need to move to the next C... communicate.
Keeping our egos aside, because there is no 'I' in a team.
But there's a 'T' in a team. But we can't get a decent one around here.
Sir, please spare us the examples of a ship.
Titanic shared the same fate.
The captain wouldn't budge, and sank the entire ship.
Right. He's right.
He's right, sir.
Give a speech...
It was a stupid film.
Yeah, right. Jack got screwed.
Seems like you guys have found your voice,
everyone's prompt in answering.
So who is your union_leader?
Sir, we can never have a union or a leader.
Because we're into mushroom management.
We're kept in the dark and fed shit.
-Exactly. -I agree.
It will only work when management is there.
Rajat. Rajat. What's a mushroom?
It's toadstool.
I know what a mushroom is.
How can he call us mushrooms?
-It's called toadstool. -They are the same, right?
-No, it's different. -Guys!
What's going on here?
Is this what you want to discuss by resigning three days before going live?
What are mushrooms?
It was him.
It's okay, Yogi, let's hear them out. Guys, what's wrong?
Why did everyone resign like this? What is the problem?
Give us an idea. Tell us what can we can do.
-Yeah. -Book an OLA for me, sir.
I am done. I am leaving.
Bro, we'll book a flight for you.
Tell me what is the problem, Lokesh.
Tell me what happened?
Sit.
Wait.
Okay, fine. We're not going to say a word now.
We'll stay quiet.
You guys tell us one by one, what's the problem?
Yeah.
Sir, we thought we'll get Series-A this year,
we'll get an increment. We'll see a change in life.
But the whole product changed 25 days ago.
And since then things went downhill.
And all this started on Day 0.
-Day 0? -Yeah.
But on Day 0 you guys were saying everything is great.
Weren't we all together?
Guys, we made this decision collectively.
Later... Call me later...
What do you think, guys?
We'll do it, sir.
I'll start with retailing with the entire sales team tomorrow.
And double the entire pipeline in 30 days, papa.
I mean, sir.
We'll do it, Yogi sir.
We'll most so fast, we'll break everything in our way.
You just translated move fast, break things in Hindi.
Very good.
What very good, sir?
These guys are not from tech.
-We'll crack it, sir. -Yes, sir.
We'll crack it, sir. Don't worry.
We will.
Appu.
DM?
I think we can do it.
When we launched previously, you gave us a road map.
We created a PRD,
conducted testing, and then we went live.
Back then it took us 90 days.
Now I think, with the existing team,
not 30, but we can crack it in 45-60 days.
What is he always drinking?
Sattu.
Is everyone done? Can I speak now?
Naveen, they are right. I think 30 days is the wrong estimate.
28 days is more than enough.
What does he mean?
Yes, sir. We'll do it in 28 days.
It's more than enough.
We'll live here, eat here, and work here.
Eat, sleep, code, and repeat.
We'll have a ball, bro.
We'll do it. Let's make this office our home, yeah.
Great.
Let's do it.
Looking forward to it.
Sade Paanch, what are you doing in this meeting?
How can we have a tech meeting without you, man?
But you got to leave morning at 5:30 now.
Because, guys, that's the difference between MNCs and Startups.
Their work ends when the day ends.
But for us, the day ends when work ends.
-So, guys, let the sprint begin. -Yes, sir.
With no struggle,
there's no 'Pragati' (progress)!
"Eventually all of the pieces of the puzzle."
"Start to fall into place albeit after trouble."
"And rise up to face the next impending hurdle."
"As I gear up the place the rockets on my shuttle."
"And I blast off away and clear of all the people"
"who will stand in my way."
"Doing everything they can to take it away."
"But I will never give in to them."
"I will fight to the end."
"And I swear I take it one step at a time."
"And maybe two miles outta line."
"And take the trash out of my mind."
"I do it one day at a time."
"I'm pushing. I'm pushing."
"I'm pushing myself up to the edge of my system."
"Edge of the threshold."
No baby, this sprint is stressing me out.
All the test cases are failing.
Yeah, let me deal with this first. Then we'll plan a weekend together.
Okay, so the sprint is going to be expensive.
-So we need you to keep the tab. -But why me, that's Pappi and...
As you said, you are good with people,
but you love numbers more.
If the expenses get out of hand, can you please raise the first flag?
Please.
Okay.
I like it.
Bye.
I think under my guidance they are over-performing.
Yeah?
It's very good.
If there are any other issues, then let me know. Okay?
Tell the Ops team to be a little on the edge.
Okay, I'll talk to them. I'll talk to them.
Naveen, now... the equity discussion is pending.
Yeah... let's get done with the launch first, and then we can talk. Okay.
I've checked in with you several times, so...
Yeah, I am extremely sorry.
But once the launch is done, we'll sit and discuss.
Put everything in place, okay?
Don't worry. Don't worry. Okay?
I am doing it for us.
What do you mean it's not you, it's me?
I should go alone.
Hello.
"Edge of the threshold."
Sir, it's not ready yet. How can I release it?
You guys focus on your JD, and I'll make sure my JD is stocked.
Cheers.
With no struggle...
There's no 'Pragati' (progress)!
But we guys agreed on the deadline with you guys.
You guys agreed back then.
Now suddenly the deadlines seem aggressive.
-Why didn't you say this earlier? -Say what, sir?
You get more aggressive than the deadlines.
That's nothing.
Let my turn come and I'll show them.
I don't want.
That's not how it works...
Wait a minute.
Appu, you tell me...
Were the deadlines unrealistic?
Say it. It's okay.
It was slightly.
Guys.
I don't think this is the time to discuss this.
We are in the middle of a crisis, man.
We are in battle mode. We have a deadline.
Do you guys know what a deadline is?
In the American Civil War, there was a line drawn around the prisoners.
And the guards had instructions, if any prisoner touched the line,
then fire at them.
-Nonsense. -Now that line was called a deadline.
We are in the middle of a war.
-The launch is in three days. -He's calling us slaves.
Naveen, what are you saying?
-We are in jail. -Right!
Wait a second, Sahil, what's wrong? Sahil, do you have an issue?
Tell me... what is the issue? tell me directly.
Stand up and let everyone know. Tell us.
We are here to listen. Tell them.
Come on. Tell them. Don't worry.
Tell us. Go ahead. Tell them.
-Sir, that... -Tell us. What is your issue? Speak up.
Tell us.
Tell us. Why are you afraid? What is your issue?
Sir, the company...
Yes...
The deadline...
-Yes. -Yes.
Deadline...
Come on...
The office.
-Tell them. -Tell them, Sahil.
Tell them. Don't be scared.
What's wrong?
-What... what's wrong? -Sahil, are you okay?
-Share your problem... -Pappi, give him some water.
-Sahil... -Someone should speak up at such times.
Sorry, but what's wrong? I don't get it.
-Okay. Fine. -You should take a stand for yourself.
It's okay. Leave it. He's sentimental.
Yes, Prachi.
Naveen and Yogi are with me.
What happened? I didn't get it.
-Appu, just take care of everything. -Sahil...
-Prachi is on the line. -Anything personal?
-Prachi is on the line. -Let's go. Let's go.
-Drink some water. -It's alright. He didn't faint.
What happened?
Naveen, what are you doing?
They are already prepared for mutiny,
and you are giving them examples of the Civil War.
You said keep everyone calm.
They can't afford any more fuckups.
And you're provoking them to fuck you up out there.
What did I do? I am only trying to reason with them.
If you say if you cross the line, we will shoot you,
what will the team understand?
How else can I reason with them? Start counting ABCs like you?
Or start abusing like him?
These guys never take my abuses seriously.
They take you seriously.
If you give the wrong example at the wrong time,
everyone else will want to resign.
-What happened? How is he? Is he fine? -He's fine. He's fine.
Naveen, if we tell them about the money crises,
they won't be angry about deadlines.
Okay, fine. Let's tell them.
No guys, it's not an option. What are you saying?
That's our problem. We can't let it be a burden on the team.
-Okay, fine. -Will Dutta send the money?
He will. He will.
We want to manage this situation, don't we?
-Yes. -Then let's solve this first, okay.
Yes, so what? What should we do?
It's nothing. Just stress level. We've been working...
It's just frustration. That's all.
We have to be very careful.
Yeah. But look at the way, they are talking to me.
'The number you're trying to reach, is currently unavailable.'
What... what do we do now? What should we say to them?
You have to understand what you are saying.
You talk to them.
'The number you're trying to reach, is currently unavailable.'
Whenever we go to do some nice work,
we ruin it even more.
Give them some time. Let them vent out. That's all.
Okay. It's not like you can't speak, but...
I'll start speaking first and let's calm them down first.
Okay.
Let's go and put an end to your Civil War, okay
-You go first. -Come on.
What are they going to say now?
I am going to say now. Let my turn come.
You are okay?
-Give them water. Pappi? -Yes, sir.
Look, guys, there's always going to be conflict in a team.
And we are a big group.
And everyone has disagreements.
There will always be differences in a job, that's normal.
That's the story of every company.
Trust me.
And I admit the deadlines were aggressive,
we accept that.
But we made arrangements for the sprint to be smooth.
We left no shortage.
Tell me.
Sahil. You, with the tattoo.
Did you have an issue with the arrangements?
-Speak up. Come on. -Me...
No, sir, I didn't have any issues.
I didn't even resign, sir.
Asshole.
Bhujia, you tell us. Did you have an issue with the arrangements?
Firstly, my name is Bilal Siddiqui, not Bhujia.
Bhujia is just to tease me, okay.
Okay, fine. Sorry.
No one's going to call him Bhujia now?
Okay? We are a start-up, guys.
This is what we do. We quickly solve problems,
regardless of the number of problems we have.
-We spare no effort. -Yes, sir.
You spared no effort.
Yeah, okay. I got it. Okay.
Yeah, I know it's an uphill task.
Trust me, we'll deliver it on time.
We don't have the budget.
I'm having issues with this function.
It will get reimbursed.
It should get reimbursed.
Good morning, soldiers.
-Rise and shine, it's 4 am. -He's trying to be my father.
Even my real father never woke me up at 6 am.
It's not my canteen bill I won't pay it back.
There's only a difference of one zero between 10,000 and 100,000.
Did you pay for your college seat?
It will be done.
We'll have to do something about HR's maternity benefits.
Hey... wakey-wakey.
Sir, food is one of the basic things, and the food we get here is pathetic.
And we haven't been reimbursed for the food we ordered.
You can ask Pappi.
Tell them.
We'll pay everyone back. We aren't going anywhere.
Forget about reimbursement.
Several product approvals are still pending.
We're still waiting for the EV testing approval, sir.
And that's the only reason the entire coding team is lagging behind.
And you guys are so busy, it's still a bottleneck.
But we already... didn't we...
-No, that I-- -Sir!
I am still waiting on the approval for the campaign designs.
We got insights after so much research.
But what's the point? Because the team is still on hold.
And we still haven't received approval on the marketing budget.
And I know that's pending from your end.
-No, no, I-- -No, sir, you tell me.
How can we do a launch without marketing?
How can a tech company function like this?
How can any employee function like this?
Last week I sent an approval request for product pricing.
Even that's stuck.
What are you so busy with, Naveen sir?
Sir, even the coding team is waiting for approvals.
We don't have approval on anything.
We've to wait for OTP. We need to text several times.
But still no reply.
[Indistinct chatter continue]
Yeah, no...
I was saying we're having a cash crunch right now.
If you transfer it right now, it will be really helpful.
Yes, yes.
Do it today. Send it by tonight, or maximum by tomorrow.
Yeah, right. Wait a second.
I am done with the chart regarding the web services.
-Okay. -I'll fix it, okay. Don't worry.
Now I am using from my previous startup account.
-Okay. -All the tokens.
But please do it today.
-Yeah, I'll fix it. Okay? -And checklist.
Thank you. Thank you. Done.
Wait a second. I'll call you back.
Aatish, what happened?
Don't ask, sir.
I was going home after working all night. I bought a new bike,
and crashed it.
It was golden in color.
Now it's silver in all the places where it's dented.
And the one I bought it for,
also left me.
-What about your hand? -It's still tight.
I don't even have insurance.
Repairs are going to cost more than what I bought it for.
'Guys welcome to the new office of Pragati.'
'This is where we'll have our reception.'
'And this will be our conference room.'
'We'll put a partition here, the convertible type.'
'We'll put in two pods here.'
'People will be able to take power naps.'
'And Yogi, this will be our recreational area.'
'Our new Pragati playground.'
Sir, you can make your reception over here.
There's a pantry over here.
This can be your office pantry.
This can be used as a conference.
-Over here you can create a partition. -Yes.
You can place pods here.
In case someone in your office wants to sleep.
Sleeping breaks.
This can be the recreational area.
You know, like the TT table.
And you can look at the view from here.
Nice.
Naveen, it's perfect.
Dutta, thank you.
I'll call you from my office.
-Of course. -Okay sir.
You are a better broker than me.
Okay, will he transfer the token now?
Yes.
The owner wasn't returning the money.
So I'll get the money from him now.
-I'll get it done soon. -Okay.
[Indistinct chatter]
Sir! Sir, do you have a reason?
We are not getting reimbursements or resources,
nor are we getting approvals.
So who is creating a bottleneck during this sprint?
We are processing everything.
It's not magic.
I cannot change the bank's guidelines.
Some things take time.
Even sprinting takes time, sir.
But we're expected to finish six months' work in 30 days.
We were supposed to get increments.
And now the company is in debt.
We don't get approvals or money.
But there's no lack of pep talk.
All is well, we can do it.
-Bow down and get fucked. -Sukhi!
I think you should resign, not us.
Sukhi, that's enough.
You guys are right.
The past 25 days were absolute chaos.
And maybe even before that.
Move fast, break things. Go big or go home.
Build fast, ship faster has screwed us.
Looks nice from a distance, but it's not an easy task.
Be it product or body.
If the trainer makes me do even one extra pushup, I yell at him.
But it's a nice feeling when I look in the mirror.
Tucked tummy.
I've piled on now thanks to the sprint.
Everything you guys said was right.
Everything you guys felt was right.
But even I have noticed a few things.
I thought I'll share that with you guys.
Nancy.
When she joined, I would give her one brief,
and she would take two months to design a logo.
And we had to keep following up.
Now she's designed the entire campaign designs under two weeks,
and following up with us.
And she is angry because we are late.
Sukhi.
He was my colleague at my previous company.
Everyone called him Interjeet.
Everyone said he was getting promoted because he's Yogi's pet.
He quit and joined Pragati with me.
Sir, I want to learn. I am getting bored out there.
On the third day of the sprint,
he says we can never do the GRC compliance in such a short time.
And on the fourth day he said, sir, I found a hack. We'll crack it.
A guy who shat in every task can now multitask while he's shitting.
Sade Paanch, you coded 14 features in 21 days.
You were making a wager with Lokesh, who will do more?
Maybe you didn't realize, that your watch has come off.
You guys have killed it.
I've never seen any teamwork like this ever.
And don't think we believe Pragati made you what you are.
You guys made Pragati.
Everyone remembers the founder and co-founder. Right.
Do you remember the name of the early employee of a startup?
Elon Musk. Reed Hoffman.
Sir, they are founders.
SpaceX.
LinkedIn.
Elon Musk and Reed Hoffman, are also the name of PayPal's early employees.
I admit we made mistakes, we fucked up.
But we are not perfect either.
The CEO or Founder tag doesn't make you a big shot.
There are no founders, CEO or CTO in the world who knows everything.
We all make mistakes and learn,
just like we did today.
I won't make false promises to make you stay.
Like no fuckups in the future
Everything will be perfect. No! There are going to be mistakes.
But I can promise,
we'll try till the end to make everything better.
And I know, Sukhi, and Naveen gives too many examples.
Even I am bored of it.
But he also cares about you guys.
He taught us that early employees are the most important part of our startup.
This wish list here...
The day we get funds,
he will make sure each and every item is complete.
You've included a massage parlor and roller skates.
But if anyone had included true love, he will deliver that as well.
How are you, Mr. CEO?
Guess I'll have to read the business magazine to keep tabs on you.
Hello.
Hello. Can you hear me?
Yes, how are you?
I got all the tests done.
Pratik just dropped me home.
Hello.
What's the matter, son?
Not feeling well?
All okay?
Yes, I am okay.
What's the matter, son?
Naveen.
All good. Everything is great.
Then why don't you say something?
What can I say? What can you do? What do I tell you?
The sprint failed pathetically.
I cannot launch the new version of my app.
Now? What can you do?
Half my team have resigned.
My employees are telling me to resign.
They are being rude.
There I told you. What can you do?
Can you do anything?
You are right.
What can I do?
But don't worry.
Do you know...
what movie was coming on TV today?
Spiderman.
Remember the ruckus you created to see that movie in the cinema hall.
First, you forced your papa to promise you in the morning.
Then you waited for him all day.
Finally when he returned at night and said we'll go next week,
Why are you so grumpy?
Papa, you're this...you're that.
You were about to break the TV with your bat.
That's how children are.
And the elders have to listen.
Even if they are struggling with the biggest problem in the world.
They have to maintain the sanctity at home.
Keep everyone hopeful.
Okay...
The doctor was saying we shouldn't delay now.
Yes, I...
I'll come over.
I will fix everything.
It's okay.
Don't worry.
Look, son. There's always stress at work.
But you can't work under stress.
So take a deep breath, and keep cool.
Everything will be fine.
Bye, mom.
You will tell us.
You will tell us how you liked it.
Okay. Don't embarrass us.
Make a list, guys.
[Indistinct chatter]
Easy.
Guys, guys.
Guys.
What is it?
It's okay.
Come on.
What happend?
Talk to them.
What are you thinking.
I know I pushed you guys a lot.
We should have done better.
I just want to say I am really sorry, guys.
-All the... -Sir...
I am really sorry, sir.
I was so much under work stress, I didn't realize what I said.
Yaa sir...
Hey! No...
We are sorry, sir.
-Sorry, sir. -We are sorry, sir.
When you are.
I said this before, but yes.
-Since Naveen brought this up again, we are sorry. -We are really sorry.
-We are really sorry. -Sir, sir...
We'll give the apology, and you give the approval.
-Yes, sir. -Do it sir.
Yeah, you must give that.
Yes that...
Even we need a couple of those.
And... right now, I got this for you.
Sorry.
So sweet, sir.
One item on the wish list is complete.
Friends again, sir.
Great.
I finally remember the fifty C. It's collaboration.
So we're supposed to go live in three days.
Are you in the mood to work?
-Of course. -Yes, sir.
We'll sprint fast, break everything.
No, no, no more breaking, okay.
Just run at a pace where you complete the task.
We'll finish before the deadline.
Come on.
"Be with me all the way."
"All the way..."
"Such are these paths."
"These paths."
"Don't get delay"
"Let's tread on them."
"Watching us fall..."
"The world is waiting..."
"Take a look."
"Even with hurdles in our way,"
"we won't stop."
"We won't stop."
-Come on. -Nice work.
-Yes. -Yeah, all set.
Did you check the updates?
Yes, we are ready.
-Ready? -Yeah.
-Are we ready? -Yeah.
Great. One hour before the deadline.
Naveen. Why don't you press live?
-Yes sir. -Sir...
Open it.
No, not me.
Someone else do it. Lokesh.
-Press it. -Left hand. Left hand, Lokesh.
-Left hand. Bro. -Really?
He's injured.
-It's an auspicious task. Use your right hand. -Yes.
Okay. Countdown.
Yes do it.
Three... Two... One...
We are... live!
"Even with hurdles in our way,"
"we won't stop."
"We won't stop."
"Even when faced with challenges."
"we won't stop."
"We won't stop."
"Be with me all the way."
"All the way..."
"Such are these paths..."
"These paths..."
"Don't get delay"
"Let's tread on them."
"Watching us fall..."
"The world is waiting..."
"Take a look."
"Even with hurdles in our way,"
"we won't stop."
"We won't stop."