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Podcast: One Thing Today in Tech
Episode: BBC investigates Byju’s sales and culture; Jeff Bezos Earth Fund makes more grants; Pinterest buys Vochi; WhatsApp adds auto-delete feature
Description: A BBC investigation based on interviews with former Byju employees and customers has revealed several allegations against India’s most valuable startup, according to a report by the BBC. Byju’s has denied the allegations.
Disgruntled parents allege they were misled by sales agents. They said they were lured into contracts by agents who convinced them of an urgent need only to go incommunicado a few months after the sale, making it difficult to get a refund, according to BBC.
Former employees complained of "pushy managers", claiming there was a high-pressure sales culture that emphasised aggr...