# CEO Who Fired 900 Workers on Zoom Before Christmas Loses His Own Job, Says He Was Betrayed

> Better.com co-founder Vishal Garg, known for firing 900 employees over Zoom in 2021, says he was betrayed after being ousted as CEO. He accuses successor Daniel Lewis of gaining his trust before helping remove him. Garg…

Published: 2026-08-16 · Desk: Latest · Source: The Business Standard

Better.com co-founder and former CEO Vishal Garg, who drew widespread criticism after laying off 900 employees over a Zoom call in 2021, has accused his successor, Daniel Lewis, of betraying his trust after he was unexpectedly removed as CEO. Garg alleges that Lewis praised the company to gain his confidence before joining the board and later persuaded directors to replace him. Garg is now seeking to reclaim the CEO role with support from investors and special voting rights, while hiring lawyer Alex Spiro for the legal battle.

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