This Halloween, Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity AI and an Indian-origin IIT alumnus, showcased his playful side by dressing up as Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg. Srinivas posted his Zuckerberg-inspired look on social media, featuring a black t-shirt, jeans, dark sunglasses, and a silver chain—a tribute to Zuckerberg’s iconic, minimalist style. Srinivas even teased fans, promising to go as OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman for next year’s Halloween.
Fans on X responded enthusiastically. “Bro rocking it harder than Zuck himself,” said one, while others playfully mistook Srinivas’s photo for the actual Meta CEO, with comments like, “Why is this guy posting Zuck’s photo?” Srinivas’s costume was a hit for its clever take on tech culture.
Halloween costume. Next year I will do @sama. Congrats on the launch! pic.twitter.com/niQwrRyVXh
— Aravind Srinivas (@AravSrinivas) November 1, 2024
Not to be outdone, Mark Zuckerberg himself took to X, dressed as the fictional John Wick. Sporting a black blazer and a Keanu Reeves-inspired wig, he embraced a rugged look, contrasting with the ballerina costumes his family chose. “When your house full of girls decides to be ballerinas, be John Wick,” he quipped. Reactions were mixed, with some likening his look more to Severus Snape from Harry Potter than the renowned assassin.
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Celebrated on October 31, Halloween has origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain but has evolved into a beloved holiday across the United States. In Silicon Valley, where creativity thrives, Halloween costumes are a way for tech leaders to show off their lighter side. Traditions like costume parties, trick-or-treating, and pumpkin carving continue to be popular, bringing a spooky and playful vibe to workplaces and communities.
