India, June 7 -- A WhatsApp message from an intern in Bengaluru informing their employer that they no longer need the internship, because their AI startup just got funded, has gone viral, sparking sharp reactions and deeper reflections on startup culture, ambition, and the unpredictability of career trajectories.

The screenshot, shared by tech founder Aashish Jhunjhunwala on Linkedin was captioned with three key takeaways: Anything will sell if you mention 'AI', You never know when your intern/subordinate can become a CEO/founder and Bengaluru is the startup capital of India.

The viral screenshot shows a conversation where one person asks, "Hey, what happened to you last Friday? I didn't see you in office."

The intern replies, "Hey, so...