Daksh Gupta’s 9-9-6 vision for success: Why Gen Z may see it as a red flag

Daksh Gupta, 23-year-old CEO of AI startup Greptile, has sparked debate in Silicon Valley by endorsing a strict 9-9-6 work culture—12-hour days, six days a week. While Gupta claims this regimen boosts early-stage startup growth, his views sharply contrast with Gen Z’s demand for work-life balance and flexibility. As younger workers prioritise wellbeing and sustainable careers, Gupta’s intense discipline-first approach has reignited the conversation around burnout, generational divides, and the future of tech workplace culture.