Runable CEO Faces Backlash Over 80-Hour Workweek Requirement for Interns

Oct 29, 2025 03:15 pm CST

Bengaluru-based AI startup Runable has sparked controversy after CEO Umesh Kumar posted a job listing requiring interns to work 60-80 hours per week. The listing, which demanded six-day workweeks and advanced technical skills, has drawn comparisons to controversial statements by Infosys founder Narayana Murthy and reignited debates about work-life balance in India's tech industry.