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Nikhil Pahwa

Investor

Advisor at Saka Ventures

Delhi, India

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About

Entrepreneur, journalist and activist; founder and editor of MediaNama, a publication covering digital policy in India. He advises Saka Ventures and its portfolio companies on deal sourcing, deal review, and network access.

Invests in

GovTechMedia & Entertainment

Experience

  1. Reasoned.liveFounder & Authorcurrent2025 — presentInternet
  2. MedianamaFounder, Editor & Publishercurrent2008 — presentNew Delhi
  3. Asia SocietyAsia21 Fellowcurrent2019 — present
  4. TED ConferencesTED Fellowcurrent2016 — present
  5. CyberBRICS ProjectMember (Advisory Board)current2020 — present
  6. Savetheinternet.inCo-founder and volunteercurrent2015 — presentIndia
  7. Internet Freedom FoundationCo-Founder2016 — 2018http://www.internetfreedom.in
  8. WiFi Task Force (Government of Delhi)Independent Member2015Delhi
  9. Panos South AsiaAdvisor (Telecom Fellowship)2012 — 2013India
  10. TEDxDelhiCo-organizer2010Delhi
  11. ContentNext MediaEditor, ContentSutra.com2006 — 2008
  12. Motifmag.netEditor & Publisher2004 — 2005

Skills & more

Digital Media99Entrepreneurship62Public Policy5Start-ups92Publishing62Video4Telecommunications5Mobile Devices47Editorial8Social Media29Digital Marketing21Content Strategy18
+12 moreAdvertisingBusiness DevelopmentContent DevelopmentOnline AdvertisingMobile MarketingSocial Media MarketingEditingProduct DevelopmentStrategyDigital StrategyJournalismOnline Marketing

Languages English · Hindi

  • Gamification — Coursera
  • Grow to Greatness: Smart Growth for Private Businesses, Part I — Coursera

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nikhil Pahwa?
Entrepreneur, journalist and activist; founder and editor of MediaNama, a publication covering digital policy in India. He advises Saka Ventures and its portfolio companies on deal sourcing, deal review, and network access.
Where does Nikhil Pahwa work?
Nikhil Pahwa is Advisor at Saka Ventures.
What does Nikhil Pahwa invest in?
Nikhil Pahwa invests in GovTech, Media & Entertainment.
Where did Nikhil Pahwa go to school?
Nikhil Pahwa studied at Western International University (B.Sc. Business, Marketing).

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