Why Didi's President Left Goldman Sachs as a Managing Director

The speaker shares their journey from joining Goldman Sachs accidentally to becoming a managing director in Hong Kong. Despite a successful career, they chose to leave Goldman Sachs due to personal challenges in Beijing, such as transportation issues. This led them to encounter Didi, a young company at the time, where they saw potential for significant impact. Despite initial failed investment attempts on behalf of Goldman, the speaker was drawn to the opportunity to build something impactful with Didi.

What was the initial role of the speaker at Goldman Sachs?

• Managing Director

• IT Engineer Intern

• Investment Banker

• Financial Analyst

How long did the speaker stay in Hong Kong while working for Goldman Sachs?

• 10 years

• 8 years

• 12 years

• 5 years

What was the speaker's position at Goldman Sachs before deciding to leave?

• Vice President

• Managing Director

• Chief Executive Officer

• Senior Analyst

What was one of the main reasons the speaker decided to leave Goldman Sachs?

• Struggles with transportation in Beijing

• Family commitments

• Desire to start a new company

• Lack of career growth

What was the speaker's experience with investing in DD on behalf of Goldman?

• Invested personally

• Never attempted

• Faced multiple rejections

• Successful on the first attempt