ET Startup Awards 2026: Meesho, Groww CEOs on how life changes after an IPO
Aatrey said the company must continue to innovate while meeting the expectations of public-market investors. The need to set quarterly goals has also raised expectations within teams, making it important to balance predictability with innovation, he added.
At the ET Startup Awards 2026 in Bengaluru, CEOs of Meesho and Groww discussed the impact of going public on their companies. Meesho CEO Vidit Aatrey shared an anecdote about the company's inaugural annual general meeting (AGM) as a public entity. Retired investors, including a couple, addressed the audience, expressing their investment of life savings in Meesho.
Aatrey highlighted the new dimension this brought to the company's decision-making process, emphasizing the need to innovate while meeting the expectations of public-market investors. Quarterly goals, introduced by going public, raised expectations within teams, making it crucial to balance predictability with innovation.
Groww CEO Lalit Keshre mentioned that the company's working style remained largely unchanged following its listing. However, he noted that customers became investors, leading to less conflict between shareholders and customers. This unique situation presented Groww with an opportunity to maintain a consistent approach towards long-term goals while effectively managing short-term execution.
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