Culture at Zomato Book Review: A Pretty Package with Limited Substance

Deepinder Goyal’s Zomato book is a visually appealing handbook that promises insights into the company's working culture. When something’s mentioned as a way to rewire your brain for greatness, your hopes can be high.

Culture at Zomato is a quick, aesthetically pleasing read but lacks the depth you'd expect from a book on company culture. It doesn’t deliver profound takeaways about leadership and all.

My Rating:

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“A pretty package with limited substance on company culture.”

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What’s Culture at Zomato About?

Culture at Zomato gives readers a glimpse into the operational culture at one of India’s leading food-tech companies. At its core, the book covers Zomato’s history, working principles, and some of the values that guide the company.

The book is a light read—more of a stripped-down corporate handbook. In around 150 pages, Goyal touches briefly on topics like Zomato’s cultural ethos and working style, sprinkled with motivational quotes and a few anecdotes from his personal life.

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What Works?

The strongest aspect of the book is, without a doubt, its design. The cover and the illustrations inside are eye-catching and make for a delightful reading experience from a visual standpoint. It’s the kind of book you’d want to show off on your shelf or coffee table because it looks good. It doesn’t feel like a traditional business book.

For those looking for a quick read, Culture at Zomato delivers. You can easily finish it in one sitting, and the light writing style makes it an easy-going experience. The structure is casual, and the use of illustrations breaks up the monotony.

What Falls Short?

The biggest issue with Culture at Zomato is its lack of depth. While visually pleasing, the book feels more like a scrapbook of motivational quotes, a few anecdotes, and cultural principles. The text is sparse, without many meaningful insights into company culture or leadership. This book is more like a decorative item than an informative read.

Who Should Read It?

Culture at Zomato is perfect for fans of Zomato who want a collector’s item or for those who appreciate aesthetically pleasing books. If you’re someone who enjoys bite-sized content and a visually engaging book, this might suit you.

However, for readers looking to understand corporate culture, leadership, or even the inner workings of a successful tech company, this book will feel like a missed opportunity. It lacks the practical, in-depth advice or stories that you’d expect from a book about company culture.

Final Thoughts

While Culture at Zomato is visually appealing, it doesn’t offer much in terms of insightful content. It’s better suited as a display piece or a gift for Zomato fans than as a meaningful guide to company culture. If you’re looking for profound takeaways or a deep understanding of what makes Zomato’s culture unique, you might want to look elsewhere.

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