Keshav Chauhan, a tech enthusiast from Bengaluru, has sparked an online debate with his thought-provoking post on X (formerly Twitter). In his post, Chauhan identified two types of people he believes every startup needs to succeed. Every startup needs two types of people: Terminally online: first to know everything.
X company launched Y? They knew before the official announcement. Completely off social: No idea what’s happening online.
Reads a physical newspaper on Sunday, immersed in books. One keeps you ahead of the curve. The other keeps you grounded in first principles,” Chauhan wrote.
Balancing startup team roles
The post quickly went viral, with many entrepreneurs and professionals reflecting on their own workplace dynamics. Some praised Chauhan for encapsulating a fundamental truth, while others debated the practicality of such roles in a fast-paced startup environment.
One user remarked, “Absolutely agree! The balance of being future-ready and rooted in principles is what creates magic in startups.” Another shared, “I’m the terminally online person in our team, and I can’t imagine how we’d stay competitive without someone constantly on the pulse of new trends.
However, not everyone agreed with Chauhan’s assessment. Some users expressed skepticism about the feasibility of maintaining such distinct roles in a startup setting. “Sounds idealistic.
In reality, most startups want everyone on the same page, whether online or offline,” wrote one user. Another added, “Where’s the third type—the one who’s just trying to survive the chaos of a startup?”
Despite the differing opinions, many appreciated the diversity that Chauhan emphasized. “Having both perspectives is not just about balance but about challenging each other to think differently,” one comment read.
As the discussion continues, it is clear that Chauhan’s post has struck a chord with the entrepreneurial community. The debate highlights the importance of having a mix of personalities and perspectives within a startup team to drive innovation and maintain a strong foundation.
