How Stayzilla went from near-Unicorn to CEO behind bars
Stayzilla, once seen as India’s answer to Airbnb, raised millions and expanded rapidly across 4,000+ towns. But flawed unit economics, market mismatch, and a dramatic legal twist -its CEO's arrest led to a shocking shutdown. This case reveals how overscaling and founder vulnerability can ruin even the most promising startups. It is a cautionary tale for every unicorn aspirant.