Nikhil Sumal is a business journalist covering India’s startup ecosystem, founders, and venture capital. A former corporate communications professional, he transitioned into journalism to report on the people and forces shaping India’s entrepreneurial economy. As the founder of Growth Jet Media, he combines reporting with firsthand experience in building media businesses. His work focuses on founder stories, funding trends, and the broader dynamics driving startup growth, with an emphasis on clarity, context, and long-term perspectives. Nikhil regularly writes for Capital Insider.