Unseen: The Untold Story of Deepinder Goyal and the Making of Zomato is a revealing portrait of the founder who built Zomato into a global platform. Part biography, part business saga, this book invites readers who love startups, technology, and leadership to trace a path marked by restlessness turned into laser focus. Set against the July 2021 IPO that made Zomato India’s first tech unicorn to go public, it follows a boy from small-town Punjab who becomes the reluctant face of a billion-dollar brand.
Written in a warm, accessible voice by former journalist Megha Vishwanath, Unseen weaves together interviews with colleagues, mentors, and employees to present a nuanced, multi-voiced account of Deepinder Goyal’s journey. It doesn’t pretend to be a straight line; it reveals the contradictions that accompany ambition—moments of doubt, hard choices, and the relentless pace of iteration that shaped Zomato.
Unseen is structured as a tapestry of personal history, company milestones, and candid scenes from the frontline of product development and scaling. The experience is engaging because it blends storytelling with practical lessons—how to recruit the right people, how to navigate public scrutiny, how to balance bold bets with humility. For non-fiction readers and aspiring founders, key concepts such as product-led growth, organizational culture, fundraising dynamics, and strategic decision-making are presented through real-world examples, making theory come alive.
- A behind-the-scenes look at Zomato's growth and the 2021 IPO milestone
- Voices from teammates, mentors, and industry insiders
- Themes of ambition, resilience, and leadership set against humility
- Accessible narrative nonfiction with investigative depth
- Vivid portraits of Deepinder Goyal and the Zomato team
- Practical takeaways for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders
After finishing Unseen, readers gain a balanced, human view of building and leading a modern tech company. They feel inspired to pursue bold ideas with candor and perseverance, taking away lessons about teamwork, decision-making, and staying true to core values even as the world changes.
