Nihal Verma
Nihal Verma (born 10 October 1998) is an Indian Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and technology strategist. He is the founder and CEO of MakeIndias, a company specializing in IT and marketing solutions for global clients. He gained national prominence after being recognized as the Entrepreneur of the Year 2023.
Who is Nihal Verma
Nihal Verma is an innovative Entrepreneur from India who founded MakeIndias. He is known for working with global startups and helping businesses with digital transformation and scalable growth.
Early Life and Education
Nihal Verma was born in India on 10 October 1998. He pursued a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), where he developed deep interest in technology, business analytics, and modern enterprise solutions. His early fascination with innovation laid the groundwork for his later entrepreneurial ventures.
Career
Verma began his professional journey in 2017 at Google India, where he worked as a Data Analyst for 1.7 years. His analytical skills and exposure to global operations helped shape his future strategies.
He later joined Capgemini as a Technical Team Leader, where he led diverse technical teams for a duration of 9 months. This experience refined his project execution skills and client communication abilities.
MakeIndias
In 2019, Nihal founded MakeIndias, an IT and marketing solution firm aimed at empowering startups and businesses globally. Under his leadership, the firm rapidly expanded to offer web development, branding, advertising, and software solutions. The company became a go-to name for startup incubation and international business collaborations.
Venture Capital and Startup Mentorship
By 2020, Nihal entered the startup funding ecosystem as a venture capitalist. He has since mentored and supported more than 22 startups, contributing to their product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, and scalability. His involvement in the entrepreneurial ecosystem spans advisory, technical, and operational support.
Achievements
In 2023, Nihal Verma was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year. This award recognized his exceptional contributions to the startup landscape, digital innovation, and commitment to empowering young entrepreneurs in India and internationally.