Two and a half hours to test condom samples: Startup founder faces tight deadline

In the fast-paced world of start-ups, deadlines are often tight, and the pressure to deliver results can be intense. Founders juggle multiple tasks daily, often managing everything from product development to marketing, while racing against the clock. But what happens when the pressure of a deadline collides with an unexpectedly humorous situation? Rahul Krishnan, co-founder of Get Bold Care, recently found himself in exactly that scenario, and his experience has the internet in stitches.

Krishnan shared a hilarious anecdote about a new condom manufacturer who visited his office to drop off samples at precisely 2:30 PM. The samples, delivered in a massive box, were just part of the day's workload until the unexpected happened. By 5 PM—just two and a half hours later—the manufacturer sent a follow-up message asking if Krishnan had already tried them. In the world of start-ups, where rapid feedback is often essential, this request took the notion of quick turnarounds to a whole new level.



The internet's reaction was swift and filled with laughter, as users flooded the comments section with their own witty takes on the situation. One person quipped, “I mean, even if you tried and they didn’t work, you won’t find out for another 4-8 weeks, right?” while another humorously questioned, “Should have asked them, how do you want to get it tested in office hours?”

Krishnan, whose start-up gained fame earlier this year with a viral advertisement featuring Bollywood star Ranveer Singh and adult film actor Johnny Sins, took the experience in stride. He clarified in a follow-up comment that the condoms are rigorously tested at the manufacturing facility, undergoing multiple quality checks before reaching consumers.