2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E9: Is Corporate India addressing Gen Z’s MENTAL HEALTH at work?

2 CEOs vs 2 Gen Zs | The Bridge S1E9: Is Corporate India addressing Gen Z’s MENTAL HEALTH at work?

Author: The BarberShop with Shantanu July 11, 2025 Duration: 20:21

Is mental health just a buzzword for Gen Z or is it a genuine crisis?

In this episode of The Bridge, Shantanu leads a candid, cross-generational debate on one of the most misunderstood workplace questions today: Is mental health struggle real for Gen Z?

One side, the seasoned professionals, Revant Bhate (Co-Founder & CEO at Mosaic Wellness) and Kaushik Mukherjee (Co-founder & COO at SUGAR Cosmetics), question if the regular hustle is being mistaken for crisis.

While the Gen Z voices Vidit Dugar (Chief of Staff at Bombay Shaving Company) and Gauri Bansal (Strategy Manager, South Asia, Middle East, and Africa at Spotify) talk about the demand of a workplace built on empathy, trust, and emotional safety.

Together, they dive into:

  • Do Gen Z employees expect too much emotional support at work?
  • How much responsibility should founders bear to safeguard mental well-being?
  • Do Western Startups “Do It Better”?
  • And most critically: How real is stress today?

Both generations agree on one thing: behind every “tough boss” is a founder terrified of losing their team.

Watch now to hear both sides unpack what’s valid, what’s exaggerated, and how workplaces need to adapt.

Tell us in the comments: Does your workplace really see you, beyond deadlines and deliverables?


Step into a space where business talk feels less like a lecture and more like a conversation happening in the back of a classic barbershop. The BarberShop with Shantanu is built on that exact feeling-a place for honest, meandering, and deeply insightful dialogues about the real journey of building something. Host Shantanu, who founded Bombay Shaving Company and Bombae, doesn't just interview guests; he engages in a form of mutual mentorship, drawing on his own experiences to unpack the stories, struggles, and small victories that define entrepreneurship. Each episode feels like a candid exchange, stripping away the polished veneer often found in business media to explore how ideas actually take root and flourish. You'll hear from a variety of voices navigating their own hustles, with conversations that naturally touch on strategy, personal growth, and the often-overlooked human elements behind the brands. This podcast thrives on the free flow of genuine perspective, offering listeners not just lessons, but a sense of camaraderie. It’s a platform dedicated to growth, framed through storytelling that’s as much about the missteps as the milestones. Tune in for a regular dose of reflection and practical wisdom, all shared with the ease of a good chat.
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