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Speaker · Entrepreneur · Journalist · Investor
Making sense of AI, business and policy.
I write, speak, and report on how technology and policy affect people and markets, and learn by building, investing and teaching.
I'm currently exploring the idea: How is AI changing the world?
What I do
EngagementsSpeakingConferences, universities, private briefings and public discussions.Speaking profile
LearningWorkshopsPractical sessions for organisations and people working with AI.View workshops
PortfolioProductsPractical web, mobile and desktop products built with AI.View products
WritingJournalismReporting, columns and analysis on technology, business and digital policy.Read the writing
AppearancesTelevision & VideoDiscussion, analysis, interviews and talks across broadcast and online video.Watch appearances
Speaking
Clear, informed and engaging
“With great confidence I can recommend Nikhil Pahwa as a thoughtful and compelling public speaker.”
Shoham Arad, former Director, TED Fellowship Program
Current
Recent writing
Reasoned
AnalysisWhat does AI slop tell us?
What you didn't pay attention to
What I learned when my AI agent tried to buy soap for me
Kart's aren't easy
MediaNama
ReportingIndian Govt serves up the UPI MDR removal that the payments industry has been waiting for
The Indian governments removal of Merchant Discount Rate on UPI payments benefits banks The post Indian Govt serves up the UPI MDR removal that…
How NPCI should approach agentic payments
NPCI is reportedly exploring AI-powered UPI payments. What could this mean for India's digital payments ecosystem? The post How NPCI should approach agentic payments…