Bengaluru man worked with Goldman Sachs. 4 years later goes to its iconic New York office to pitch his AI company: 'All because I took one call'

Four years can completely change the direction of a career. One day, you're a young analyst looking up to a global financial institution. A few years later, you could be standing outside the same building as an entrepreneur, discussing investment opportunities for your own company. That is the journey recently shared by startup founder Ishaan Godha, whose post about returning to Goldman Sachs' New York headquarters from a very different position has struck a chord with aspiring entrepreneurs online.

Godha, a co-founder and content creator, took to X to reflect on how dramatically his life had changed since joining Goldman Sachs in Bengaluru. Looking back, he recalled starting his professional journey at the investment banking giant four years ago. At the time, he often found himself looking at photographs of the firm's iconic New York City headquarters and imagining what it would be like to be there one day.

His experience changed

Instead of arriving as an employee, Godha stood outside the building as a founder. In his post, he noted that he had travelled there to pitch what he described as a "$400M AI company." He also revealed that the meetings resulted in an investment offer and discussions around hiring as part of the company's expansion plans in the United States.


The entrepreneur summed up the journey in a simple line, saying it all happened because he "took one call" and chose to build. The post quickly gained attention because of the transformation it captured. What began as a corporate career had evolved into a startup journey that brought him back to a place he once admired from afar.

About Ishaan Godha

Godha is the co-founder of Clearlyy, an artificial intelligence startup designed to simplify content creation. The platform allows users to convert documents, links or scripts into AI-generated explainer videos with a single click, helping individuals and businesses communicate information more efficiently.

Before stepping into entrepreneurship, Godha studied at Christ University. After graduation, he joined Goldman Sachs as an analyst, spending about a year at the firm.

Internet reacts

The post drew enthusiastic reactions from users, many of whom praised the journey from employee to entrepreneur. One user called the transition from "employee to founder" an arc worth chasing. Another described it as the most motivating post they had seen that morning.

Several users congratulated Godha on the milestone, encouraging him to keep building and growing. One commenter said that, as a Bengaluru resident, they felt proud of his achievement. Others related to the experience on a personal level. One user shared that they felt something similar when they visited a Google office to pitch their startup after having once interviewed there for a job, adding that it felt as though life had come full circle.