{
  "id": 970941,
  "title": "Vishal Garg, CEO of $7bn company who fired 900 people on Zoom call, has been sacked",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/vishal-garg-ceo-of-7bn-company-who-fired-900-people-on-zoom-call-has",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-14T19:32:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/in-2021-vishal-garg-ceo-of-7-billion-company-fired-900-people-on-zoom-call-five-years-later-the-company-has-now-sacked-him-read-termination-letter/articleshow/133251254.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US-based Better Home & Finance Holding Company has terminated founder Vishal Garg as CEO in a dispute over control of the mortgage lender. Garg allegedly delayed the company’s quarterly filing and exhibited poor judgment, temperament, and credibility. The Board unanimously decided to fire Garg, citing his leadership performance and the company’s declining stock price. After Garg fired 900 employees on a Zoom call, he took a month-long leave and returned as CEO in January 2022. Garg has hired high-profile lawyer Alex Spiro to represent him and sent a letter demanding the Board return him as CEO.",
  "summary": "Better Home & Finance Holding has officially removed CEO Vishal Garg from his position due to serious concerns regarding his decision-making and credibility. The board pointed to significant financial setbacks and falling stock prices during his tenure. This move intensifies ongoing disputes concerning control and board structure. Previously, Garg faced backlash for his abrupt decision to lay off…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}