Silicon Valley startups’ mantra: Work, sleep and repeat

India may still be arguing over Narayana Murthy’s 72-hour work week appeal, but in Silicon Valley the debate is already over. From investor pitch-decks to job descriptions, Silicon Valley startups are openly glorifying the 9-9-6 hustle culture—working from 9am to 9pm, six days of a week.

And the mindset is not restricted just to the Valley. In Europe, venture capitalist Harry Stebbings recently declared that “Seven days a week is the required velocity to win right now”, echoing a growing belief that only relentless speed can keep startups in…