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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
- Reasoned.liveFounder & Authorcurrent2025 — presentInternet
- MedianamaFounder, Editor & Publishercurrent2008 — presentNew Delhi
- Asia SocietyAsia21 Fellowcurrent2019 — present
- TED ConferencesTED Fellowcurrent2016 — present
- CyberBRICS ProjectMember (Advisory Board)current2020 — present
- Savetheinternet.inCo-founder and volunteercurrent2015 — presentIndia
- Internet Freedom FoundationCo-Founder2016 — 2018http://www.internetfreedom.in
- WiFi Task Force (Government of Delhi)Independent Member2015Delhi
- Panos South AsiaAdvisor (Telecom Fellowship)2012 — 2013India
- TEDxDelhiCo-organizer2010Delhi
- ContentNext MediaEditor, ContentSutra.com2006 — 2008
- Motifmag.netEditor & Publisher2004 — 2005
Skills & more
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AdvertisingBusiness DevelopmentContent DevelopmentOnline AdvertisingMobile MarketingSocial Media MarketingEditingProduct DevelopmentStrategyDigital StrategyJournalismOnline MarketingLanguages 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).
Same school
Also attended Western International University5
Shared employers
Also worked at Asia Society14
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Also worked at TED Conferences81
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