Urban Ladder founder launches AC startup Optimist; raises ...Ashish Goel is the co-founder of Optimist (founded 2024), a climate-tech startup developing energy-efficient, India-specific air conditioners for extreme heat. Previously, he was the co-founder and CEO of Urban Ladder. Optimist secured $12M in funding (led by Accel and Arkam Ventures) to launch in 2026, focusing on sustainable, affordable cooling solutions.


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