Another TVF in making? Viral site, ScoopWhoop cofounder, Suparn Pandey has been charged of sexual assault by an ex-employee.
Mr. Suparn Pandey in public commented on my sexuality and this comment included calling me a names (sic.) which reflected on my sexual orientation and my sexual preferenes (sic.) as well as characterized me in a certain way”, states the FIR.
The other cofounder, Sriparna Tikekar allegedly assured her that such behaviour wouldn’t be repeated, she did not take any action against Pandey.
Under various pretexts, Pandey repeatedly got uncomfortably close, often trying to play with her hair. Pandey was even brazen enough to allegedly send her a lewd video on the company’s official Gmail chat. said the female employee (via).
ScoopWhoop last raised $4mn from Kalaari and Bharti Softbank.
The court has denied bail to Suparn Pandey.
What’s wrong with these (viral site) founders? Too much of money? Too much of fame and media headlines has gotten into their heads? Or are they becoming a part of their own script?