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Bengaluru Intern Quits After AI Startup Funding A tech founder in Bengaluru was caught off guard when an intern abruptly quit after receiving funding for his AI startup. Karthik Sridharan, founder of Flexiple, shared the surprising exchange on X, noting, "This only happens in Bangalore." This only happens in Bangalore - pic.twitter.com/KtfB6dhJl5— Karthik Sridharan (@KarthikS2206) September 1, 2024 The Surprising Conversation The incident occurred when the intern didn't show up for work last Friday. Curious about his absence, Sridharan reached out to him. The intern's reply was brief but clear—he no longer needed the internship because his AI startup had secured funding. The Viral WhatsApp Chat In the now-viral WhatsApp conversation, Sridharan asked, "Hey, what happened to you last Friday? I didn’t see you in the office." The intern responded, "Sorry, I took a leave for a VC meeting. My AI startup got funded. I don’t need the internship anymore." ALSO READ: You Won’t Believe How Salva Marjan is Revolutionizing Formula One Racing in India! Online Reactions After Sridharan posted the chat on X, it quickly gained attention. While some users congratulated the intern, others criticized his communication style, calling it disrespectful. One user commented, "Glad for the kid! Just hope someone helps him improve his communication skills." A Classic Bengaluru Moment Many users agreed with Sridharan, describing the incident as a typical Bengaluru experience. Some even suggested that this moment would be perfect for a Bengaluru version of the show Silicon Valley. One user summed it up perfectly: "Just Bengaluru things."