Shubham Goel

Shubham Goel is a tech entrepreneur and digital creator who first gained public attention as a contestant on the first season of Netflix’s reality show The Circle (U.S.) in 2020. He stood out for his quirky, humorous personality and for playing the game as himself, often making entertaining and unconventional choices.

Outside of reality TV, Goel is known for his work in tech and virtual reality. He co-founded a company called Teleport, which has aimed to innovate in virtual presence and communication technologies. He’s also been involved in creative projects that blend technology with humor, often poking fun at Silicon Valley culture.

He once even ran for California governor in 2018 as an independent candidate at the age of 22, making him one of the youngest candidates in that race.