Byju’s CEO Raveendran defends startup strain, says "toxic work culture can cause PTSD, but it can also lead to post-traumatic growth"

In his first extensive public comments since Byju's downfall, founder Byju Raveendran outlined a comeback strategy he calls “Byjus 3.0”, stressing his resolve to rebuild the edtech giant. In a wide-ranging interview with ANI, he reflected on toxic work culture, investor pressure, and allegations of financial misconduct. Raveendran rejected claims of fraud, defended his teams mission-driven ethos, and vowed to return to the companys core values: empowering teachers and students. “We dont belong in courtrooms, we belong in classrooms,” he said.