Nikhil Pahwa

Nikhil Pahwa is a prominent figure in the technology policy space with a focus on making the Internet open, fair, and competitive. He is known for his work at MediaNama, where he has contributed significantly to the discourse on privacy, free speech, digital rights, and various sectors like e-commerce, digital payments, and telecom. Nikhil is also recognized for his leadership in the SaveTheInternet campaign for Net Neutrality in India, which garnered over a million participants and led to groundbreaking regulations. As a TED Fellow and Asia21 Fellow, Nikhil has been actively involved in advocating for internet freedom and civil liberties. He has testified before Government Committees, participated in public policy consultations, and shared his expertise through columns in top publications, TV appearances, and speaking engagements at prestigious global universities. Nikhil's contributions have been acknowledged through various awards, including being named among India Today's Indians of tomorrow and MediaNama's recognition as an Ecosystem Builder in Fortune Magazine's '40 under 40' awards. With a background in Business and Marketing, Nikhil specializes in Technology Policy, Content, Community Building, and Media Businesses.