Man says a text about ladder made him discover he is Rapido founder’s neighbour

A man took to LinkedIn to claim that he recently found that he is the neighbor of one of the founders of Rapido. His post has left people surprised.

Published on: May 9, 2023, 20:33:53 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A story of how a man discovered that Rapido founder is his neighbour has gone viral. LinkedIn user Akashlal Bathe shared that it all started when he received a request on the neighbourhood group chat about someone looking for a ladder. Bathe shared that from the group chat he discovered that the person looking for the ladder is one of the co-founders of Rapido.

The LinkedIn user shared this WhatsApp chat and it shows his conversation with Rapido founder. (LinkedIn/@akashlal bathe)

“Happens only in #Bangalore. Pinged a random dude who wanted a ladder in the society group, checked his profile with status as 'Rapido'. Turns out the founder of Rapido is a neighbour,” Bathe posted. He also shared a screenshot to show his WhatsApp conversation.

Take a look at the post:

The post was shared some six days ago. Since being posted, it has accumulated more than 15,000 reactions and the numbers are only increasing. Additionally, the share has received tons of comments from people.

Here’s how LinkedIn users reacted:

“Should I move to Bengaluru?” posted a LinkedIn user. “On a fun note, I am still thinking why the founder of Rapido needs a ladder?” joked another. “I need to check people's status from my society's WhatsApp group,” added a third. “Founders are also human beings only! They too have their home and their to-do list related to their home... Btw, you can call this ‘unintentional ladder networking’,” wrote a fourth.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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