Mumbai Founder’s Video of 64-Year-Old Intern Goes Viral as Startup Age Diversity Debate Grows
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Updated · India Today · Jun 13
Mumbai Founder’s Video of 64-Year-Old Intern Goes Viral as Startup Age Diversity Debate Grows
3 articles · Updated · India Today · Jun 13
Summary
Joshua Salins’ Instagram video showing a 64-year-old intern at Mumbai startup Hobby Tribe drew wide attention, turning an internal hiring choice into a viral workplace story.
The clip highlighted the intern working alongside younger colleagues, with Salins saying the hire was “the best decision” and crediting him with helping shape company culture through experience in building and scaling firms.
Online reaction was largely positive, with users praising lifelong learning, mentorship and the idea that curiosity and contribution do not end with age.
Several commenters compared the moment to the 2015 film “The Intern,” and the video has broadened into a wider discussion about how older workers can complement startup teams.