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Nikhil Pahwa
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Founder, Editor and Publisher, Medianama
Delhi
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Biography
I help people understand the dynamic technology policy space via reporting, opinion pieces, public speaking, workshops and organising events. I do capacity building for making the Internet open, fair, global and competitive. I look for roles that allow me to build or help build organizations that make a difference, have a very strong ethical backbone, and involve people from diverse backgrounds working with a sense of purpose. My work is at the intersection of the Internet, business, technology and civil liberties: At MediaNama, we have created a body of work around privacy, free speech and digital rights, and coverage of sectors including e-commerce, digital payments, digital media, ecommerce and telecom. Our coverage of technology policy is among the best in the world. I'm also a founding member of PEN Delhi. I started, led and saw to its conclusion, the SaveTheInternet campaign for Net Neutrality in India, which is the largest grassroots campaign in the history of India (1+ million participants). The campaign led to the creation of the strongest net neutrality regulations in the world. At the TED Summit in 2019, I conducted a Discovery Session (workshop) on "How to build a movement", and was the founding Chairperson of the Internet Freedom Foundation. In addition to this, * I've had the honor of deposing before multiple Government Committees in India, as well as in several public policy consultations. In Sepember 2020, I deposed before both Parliamentary and Delhi State committees on the issues related to regulating Facebook. * I've written several columns related to technology policies in leading publications * I am regularly invited to share my views on several TV channels * I've given talks at top global universities, including Stanford, Harvard, Columbia and Oxford. Awards: - I'm a TED Fellow and an Asia21 Fellow - I was named one of India Today magazine's Indians of tomorrow. - MediaNama was named as an Ecosystem Builder as a part of the "40 under 40" awards from Fortune Magazine Specializations: Technology Policy, Technology businesses, India, Content, Community Building, Media Businesses.
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Company Info
Medianama
MediaNama is a digital media platform based in Delhi, founded in 2008 by Nikhil Pahwa. The platform focuses on technology policy, business developments, and regulatory issues that shape India's digital ecosystem. It provides news, analysis, and data on various topics, including digital businesses, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, and content industries such as music, gaming, and video. The platform serves a diverse audience, including policymakers, regulators, business leaders, lawyers, and technologists. MediaNama hosts discussions and conferences for industry stakeholders and offers a daily newsletter for updates. It also provides community tools like anonymous tip submissions and assistance with Right to Information (RTI) filings. The company is operated by Mixed Bag Media Pvt Ltd and receives support from the Independent and Public-Spirited Media Foundation for its public-interest reporting.
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+91 11239 46185
Founded: 2008