While still a student at Georgia Tech, Doshi secured a full-time software engineering offer from Google. It was the kind of opportunity most aspiring engineers dream of. But there was a catch—the role was based in California, while she had her sights set on New York City.
In a competitive tech job market, turning down such an offer carried significant risk. Yet, Doshi chose to decline it, prioritizing her preference for New York over immediate security. Two months later, that decision seemed to pay off when she landed a software engineering role at Google in New York City.
Life at Google and a Creative Spark
Once inside Google, Doshi described her experience as fast-paced and intellectually stimulating, surrounded by highly skilled colleagues from diverse backgrounds. While she enjoyed the technical challenges and learning opportunities, she felt drawn toward something more creative and interactive outside her engineering role.
That interest eventually led her to podcasting.
“I loved meeting people, hearing their stories, and learning from them,” she said, explaining how the idea for a podcast took shape. In early 2025, while still working at Google, she launched a podcast titled “0 to 1” alongside her co-host, who also worked in big tech.
Building a Podcast from Scratch
The duo began their podcasting journey with simple outreach methods—cold DMs, personal networks, and professional connections. They interviewed founders, engineers, executives, and creators, gradually building an audience.
Within a year, 0 to 1 crossed 100,000 YouTube views and featured conversations with senior leaders from companies like Amazon and Microsoft.
The Decision to Go All-In
Despite her success at Google and growing traction with the podcast, Doshi felt increasingly pulled toward building something of her own. In May, she made the decision to leave Google and fully commit to her startup journey with her co-host.
The pair is now working on an early-stage AI startup called Bounty, still in the pre-launch phase and not yet generating revenue. To support this transition, Doshi has taken a reduced founder’s salary compared to her previous earnings at Google. The podcast also remains non-revenue-generating for now, though they hope to monetize it through sponsorships in the future.
Choosing Risk Over Comfort
Reflecting on her decision, Doshi acknowledged the financial trade-offs involved in leaving a high-paying, stable job. However, she emphasized that staying in comfort carried its own risk.
“Financial security is comfortable but also a trap,” she suggested, explaining her mindset behind the move. For her, the more difficult choice was not stepping away from Google—but the possibility of staying and later regretting untapped potential.
“The scarier version of this decision wasn’t leaving Google. It was staying and always wondering what could have been,” she said.
Her journey highlights a growing trend among young professionals in tech: prioritizing experimentation, creativity, and startup ambition over traditional corporate stability.
