The remarkable story of Deepinder Goyal and his creation, Zomato, is stepping off the digital screen and into the pages of a new book. Unseen, authored by Megha Vishwanath—Vice President of Operations at Zomato—and published by Penguin Random House India, is set to release on October 31. The book promises to take readers behind the scenes of one of India’s most iconic tech stories, tracing Zomato’s journey from a small Gurugram startup to a public-listed company that redefined the food-tech landscape.
From Menus to a Movement
Back in 2008, what started as a simple website sharing restaurant menus gradually transformed into a billion-dollar platform changing how India orders food. Unseen dives deep into this transformation, exploring how Zomato’s innovation, agility, and bold risk-taking mirrored India’s evolving startup ecosystem.
Authored after three years of shadowing Deepinder Goyal and drawing insights from over 300 interviews, the book blends firsthand insights, candid reflections, and rarely seen moments from Zomato’s 15-year timeline.
Authored from the Inside
Unlike typical business biographies written from the outside looking in, Unseen offers a uniquely internal perspective. Megha Vishwanath, having worked within Zomato’s leadership team, captures not just the company’s milestones but also the mindset, culture, and chaos that shaped its growth.
In her narration, Zomato’s milestones—from early funding challenges to conquering delivery logistics and scaling globally—are brought to life through authentic storytelling. Readers are invited to witness the unfiltered struggles and triumphs that shaped one of India’s most influential tech brands.
Deepinder Goyal on the Book
Announcing the book on X (formerly Twitter), Deepinder Goyal said:“Book on Zomato coming soon. @MeghaVishwanath has comprehensively chronicled our journey over the past 15 years through 300+ interviews, and countless hours of shadowing me.”
Book on Zomato coming soon. @MeghaVishwanath has comprehensively chronicled our journey over the past 15 years through 300+ interviews, and countless hours of shadowing me.
— Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) October 16, 2025
Just received my copy too. Butterflies in the tummy on how this will read.
Pre-order link here -… https://t.co/l5lpZL6yYN pic.twitter.com/nMccSTkrxR
Goyal’s post instantly grabbed industry attention, sparking interest among founders, investors, and food-tech followers eager to relive Zomato’s story beyond headlines and financial charts.
Beyond the IPO and Into the Human Story
While Zomato’s 2021 IPO marked a defining moment for India’s startup sector, Unseen goes further—exploring the human side of leadership, resilience, and decision-making behind the company’s rise. It captures Goyal not just as a CEO but as a founder constantly evolving through failures, pivots, and market chaos.
For India’s entrepreneurial community, Unseen is more than just a corporate chronicle—it’s a narrative about ambition, adaptation, and the power of vision in shaping modern business stories.
A Must-Read for India’s Startup Community
With its October 31 release, Unseen arrives as a timely reflection on how Indian startups have matured over the last decade. For readers interested in leadership, innovation, and the behind-the-scenes of building enduring companies, Megha Vishwanath’s retelling of Zomato’s evolution stands out as a first-hand, deeply human account of an extraordinary journey.
