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CEO on firing ‘super senior and decorated person from Microsoft’ after hire
New York-based CEO recalls firing ‘super senior and decorated person from Microsoft’ who joined his team
New York-based CEO recalls firing ‘super senior and decorated person from Microsoft’ who joined his team
The CEO shared a tweet explaining why he had to let go of a new employee who previously worked at Microsoft.
Published on: Mar 13, 2026 7:16 AM IST By Trisha Sengupta Share via Copy link Daytona CEO Ivan Burazin recently sparked a viral debate after revealing why he fired a "decorated" former Microsoft employee. According to Burazin, the senior hire was a "complete mismatch" not because of a lack of skill, but due to a fundamental difference in work ethic between big tech and startups. While corporate environments provide structured tasks, Burazin argued that startups require a "hunting" instinct that many corporate veterans lack. Ivan Burazin, co-Founder and CEO at Daytona. (X/@ivanburazin) “We once hired a super senior and decorated person from Microsoft. Turned out to be a complete mismatch and we had to let them go,” Ivan Burazin tweeted. Also Read: US techie says CTO fired him twice in one month, CEO intervened: ‘I was threatened’ He clarified that the firing wasn't due to poor performance, but rather a fundamental disconnect in work ethic. He noted: “Expected all the work to come inbound. Whatever came in, they'd get done; if not, they did nothing. In big tech/corporates, work gets pushed to you by the market or management. In small, early-stage startups, you gotta hunt yourself. Nobody's feeding you.”How did social media react?
The post sparked a wave of reactions, with many highlighting the stark cultural divide between big tech giants and startups. Meanwhile, some critics argued that the fallout stemmed from the CEO's failure to set clear expectations during the hiring process. An individual observed, “Big companies reward execution within a system. Startups reward initiative in chaos. The real difference isn’t talent, it’s whether someone waits for work, or creates it.” Another commented, “You failed at defining the job profile for them. It's more of an onboarding, expectation management and role definition problem than an inherent lack of work ethic in the person you fired.” Also Read: Indian-origin founder reflects on losing 'best employee' after rejecting WFH request: ‘I said no because...’ A third expressed, “Big tech teaches you to be excellent at what lands on your desk. Startups need someone who builds the desk, finds the work, drags it back, and does not wait to be told the desk was necessary. Those are not the same person. The interview almost never reveals which one you have.” A fourth wrote, “Big companies teach you how to execute. Startups force you to create the work. In a startup, nobody assigns problems. You have to find them, own them, and solve them. That shift breaks a lot of otherwise impressive resumes.” Ivan Burazin is the co-founder and the CEO of Daytona. He launched his startup in 2023. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Trisha Sengupta Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More Microsoft Ceo News / Trending / Us / New York-based CEO Recalls Firing ‘super Senior And Decorated Person From Microsoft’ Who Joined His Team See Less News / Trending / Us / New York-based CEO Recalls Firing ‘super Senior And Decorated Person From Microsoft’ Who Joined His TeamDaytona CEO Ivan Burazin recently sparked a viral debate after revealing why he fired a "decorated" former Microsoft employee. According to Burazin, the senior hire was a "complete mismatch" not because of a lack of skill, but due to a fundamental difference in work ethic between big tech and startups. While corporate environments provide structured tasks, Burazin argued that startups require a "hunting" instinct that many corporate veterans lack.
“We once hired a super senior and decorated person from Microsoft. Turned out to be a complete mismatch and we had to let them go,” Ivan Burazin tweeted.
Also Read: US techie says CTO fired him twice in one month, CEO intervened: ‘I was threatened’
He clarified that the firing wasn't due to poor performance, but rather a fundamental disconnect in work ethic. He noted: “Expected all the work to come inbound. Whatever came in, they'd get done; if not, they did nothing. In big tech/corporates, work gets pushed to you by the market or management. In small, early-stage startups, you gotta hunt yourself. Nobody's feeding you.”
An individual observed, “Big companies reward execution within a system. Startups reward initiative in chaos. The real difference isn’t talent, it’s whether someone waits for work, or creates it.” Another commented, “You failed at defining the job profile for them. It's more of an onboarding, expectation management and role definition problem than an inherent lack of work ethic in the person you fired.”
Also Read: Indian-origin founder reflects on losing 'best employee' after rejecting WFH request: ‘I said no because...’
A third expressed, “Big tech teaches you to be excellent at what lands on your desk. Startups need someone who builds the desk, finds the work, drags it back, and does not wait to be told the desk was necessary. Those are not the same person. The interview almost never reveals which one you have.”
A fourth wrote, “Big companies teach you how to execute. Startups force you to create the work. In a startup, nobody assigns problems. You have to find them, own them, and solve them. That shift breaks a lot of otherwise impressive resumes.”
Ivan Burazin is the co-founder and the CEO of Daytona. He launched his startup in 2023.
Source: HindustanTimes
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