Meet Denver: Hyderabad Startup’s Golden Retriever Chief Happiness Officer Winning Hearts

In a refreshing twist to modern workplace culture, Hyderabad-based startup Harvesting Robotics has hired a golden retriever named Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). The move instantly melted hearts online, after co-founder Rahul Arepaka introduced Denver through a viral LinkedIn post.

“Meet our newest hire, Denver – Chief Happiness Officer,” the post read. “He doesn’t code. He doesn’t care. He just shows up, steals hearts, and keeps the energy up. Also, we’re officially pet-friendly now. Best decision. BTW: He’s got the best perks in the company.”

A Paw-sitive Workplace Shift

Although Denver may not be building software or pitching to investors, Arepaka emphasized how the golden retriever’s presence has transformed their office atmosphere. “Making our space pet-friendly and bringing Denver in was one of the best decisions we’ve made,” he noted.

The tech firm, known for developing sustainable laser-weeding solutions for farmers, believes Denver’s role is about more than charm—he brings emotional balance to the high-stress startup culture.

Tail-Wagging Reactions Online

Denver’s appointment quickly captured public imagination, as the comment section on LinkedIn filled with admiration and humor. “CHO seems exhausted with the responsibility of making everyone happy,” one user quipped, to which Arepaka responded: “Not exhausted. We told him to take care of the next funding round.”

Others showered praise with witty remarks. “Denver Pawlson—Welcome Denver! The team’s now 100x cooler (and furrier)!” one fan wrote. Another joked, “He decides when you’re allowed to work.”

Emotional Support Meets Corporate Strategy

This gesture, while light-hearted, reflects a broader workplace trend. Leading firms like Google and Amazon have embraced pet-friendly environments, linking pets to improved morale and reduced stress.

Research from the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) supports this shift—91% of employees in pet-friendly offices feel more engaged, and 87% report increased job loyalty.

Denver: The New Face of Office Wellness

In a time where employee well-being is critical, Denver’s appointment as CHO sends a powerful message. He may never write code or attend strategy meetings—unless snacks are involved—but he’s already proving to be an asset in boosting team spirit.

And with Denver wagging his tail at the door each morning, Mondays don’t feel so daunting anymore. Hyderabad may have just discovered the furriest productivity hack yet.