Techie visits Google HQ with sister, stumbles upon Sundar Pichai in a chance meeting. Netizens say 'Lucky you'

What started as a simple plan to visit Google’s headquarters in California with his sister, took an extraordinary turn for New York-based Akash Wadawadigi, an Indian-origin tech professional. While accompanying his sister on campus, Akash unexpectedly crossed paths with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, a moment that has since captured the internet’s imagination.

From a casual photo to a viral post
Sharing the surprise on social media platform X, Akash posted a picture featuring himself, his sister, and Pichai. “Visited my sister @Google HQ today and ran into the head honcho himself! Mr @sundarpichai, it was a pleasure,” he wrote. The post quickly went viral, with users reacting in awe and envy at the serendipitous meeting.

Among the responses, one user remarked, “The net worth in this picture is crazy,” while another joked, “Why does it look like he met you?” Several others called him “lucky” and noted it was the kind of story one could recount to grandchildren.

visited my sister @Google HQ today and ran into the head honcho himself! mr @sundarpichai it was a pleasure, do check out @tryramp 🤝 pic.twitter.com/e0ns2MwdEI

— Akash (@akashtronaut) August 27, 2025

A name in the tech world
Interestingly, Akash Wadawadigi is no stranger to the technology space himself. According to Ramp’s website, he was among the early engineers at the fintech startup and has played a pivotal role since joining as employee number 16. Over the years, he has led projects in outbound automation, lead scoring, and customer activation. Today, he manages a team of senior engineers, driving customer acquisition efforts for the fast-growing company.

While Akash himself called the meeting with Sundar Pichai a stroke of luck, the internet saw it as something larger. For many, it wasn’t just about bumping into one of the most influential tech leaders but also about the thrill of experiencing such moments unexpectedly in everyday life.