New Delhi, Nov. 24 -- A heated debate has erupted on social media after a Hyderabad-based CEO publicly disputed an investor's advice that entrepreneurs should focus on building companies to solve problems rather than simply getting rich.

Jitendra Emmani, co-founder and CEO of Cozy Farms, countered that claim, saying it is perfectly acceptable to build companies with the sole purpose of making money. He also cautioned against taking unsolicited advice from the internet.

The debate began with a post on X in which an investor shared advice for aspiring founders.

"Do not start a company if you're primarily driven by:- Making money; Getting famous; Doing better than others; Calling yourself CEO/founder," he wrote.

He further emphasised tha...