Akash Wadawadigi’s casual visit to Google HQ turned extraordinary when he unexpectedly met the company’s chief executive
An Indian-origin professional’s ordinary visit to see his sister at Google’s headquarters in Mountain View, California, became unforgettable after he ran into the tech giant’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, reported moneycontrol.com.
Posting the image on social media, Wadawadigi wrote: “Visited my sister @Google HQ today and ran into the head honcho himself! Mr @sundarpichai, it was a pleasure.” His post quickly went viral, garnering nearly two lakh views and drawing reactions from amused internet users.
Akash Wadawadigi, a Stanford graduate, shared a photograph with his sister and Pichai, calling the encounter a complete surprise
One user commented: “Running into Sundar Pichai??? Damn you lucky for sure.” Another said: “This will be a story to tell your grandchildren.” Others praised Pichai’s humility, while one light-hearted remark noted: “Why does @sundarpichai always look like he is on his way to a wedding reception… in Kodambakkam?”
Sundar Pichai, who became Google’s CEO in 2015 and later the chief executive of its parent company Alphabet, is widely admired for his modesty and leadership. His academic path began at IIT Kharagpur with a B.Tech in metallurgical and materials engineering, followed by an MS from Stanford University and an MBA from Wharton.
Since joining Google in 2004, Pichai has risen through the ranks, leading major global initiatives in artificial intelligence and advanced technologies. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, his net worth is estimated at $1.1 billion.
