India, May 1 -- An Indian-origin startup founder's attempt to set the record straight over an ex-employee's post on social media has divided users, some of whom criticised him for commenting on a former subordinate's motivational post.

The controversy began when Namya Khan shared a post on X reflecting on her experience of being fired from her first job in 2023. In the post, she recounted being told by her product manager that artificial intelligence might soon automate her role, just a month before she was fired.

Despite the setback, Namya described how she turned this into an opportunity by starting her own agency. "Your worst day can be your biggest turning point," she wrote, in a post that resonated with many users.

While she never...