About
I'm Nikhil, a developer, founder, and technology builder. I've spent more than 10 years building software, startups, and technical teams across AI, blockchain, fintech, infrastructure, and consumer products. Along the way, I've worked as a developer, architect, CTO, consultant, and founder, but I've always preferred staying close to the technology itself.
These days, much of my attention goes into AI, especially local models, privacy, memory systems, open source software, and the question of how intelligent products can work without sending everything to the cloud. I'm currently building and experimenting with Ourbits and Merrin, while exploring product ownership, Digital Product Passports, decentralized systems, and circular economy infrastructure.
Some of the other things I'm involved with:
- Lightrains — Blockchain and AI Consulting
- FoundersAreHiring (fah) — A direct founder-to-talent hiring platform with curated drops and no recruiters.
Ones and Zeros...
Outside technology, I spend time on photography. It gives me a different way to pay attention to places, people, light, and the small details I would otherwise probably walk past.
Let's Connect
Got something you want to build, a photo idea, or just an argument about cameras you'd like to win? Email is the fastest way to reach me, and I read everything that comes in.
nik@niksmac.me