About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and realities of building startups in Nepal, focusing on the role of youth in job creation.

Can Nepali youth really build startups or are we still stuck in the same cycle? In this episode, we sit down with Niraj Khanal, an ecosystem enabler, startup mentor, and investor, to break down the reality of building startups in Nepal from the ground up. From incubation to angel investment, this conversation explores how Nepal’s startup ecosystem is evolving, what’s still broken, and what founders need to understand before they start. We talk about why most first-time founders struggle, the truth about funding and traction, and how mindset, not just money, determines whether a startup survives. This episode also challenges common startup myths in Nepal from “investor bina startup hudaina” to the belief that ideas alone are enough. More importantly, it highlights something deeper why youth struggle to build, how environment shapes ambition, and what needs to change if Nepal wants more job creators instead of job seekers. If you’re a student, founder, or someone thinking about building in Nepal, this conversation will give you clarity on what it actually takes. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:12 PEVC growth and regulation in Nepal 05:03 First-time founders reality 07:13 Same problems…

People in this episode

Guest: Niraj Khanal

Topics covered

• Nepali youth
• startups
• job creation
• entrepreneurship
• investment
• business ecosystem

Keywords

• Nepali youth
• startups
• job creation
• entrepreneurship
• investment
• business ecosystem
• founders
• angel investment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nepal

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