Nikhil Krishna U is a self-made entrepreneur with a unique and unconventional journey. Coming from a family without a business background—his father a sub-inspector and his mother a teacher—Nikhil’s path has been shaped by a drive for learning, adaptability, and the desire to make a meaningful impact in the world of entrepreneurship.
After completing his studies, Nikhil started his professional career in a corporate role with Corporate 360. However, after just one day, he realized that traditional corporate life wasn’t his calling. Driven to build technical skills, he moved to Bangalore, where he pursued a Software Testing course while completing his Master’s degree. During this time, he also began freelancing in web design, working with local businesses to enhance their digital presence.
The turning point came in 2020 when the pandemic prompted Nikhil to return to his hometown. With no clear plan but an increasing passion for entrepreneurship, he started vlogging and gradually built a vision of creating his own business. By April 2020, he founded Signown Technologies, a digital agency specializing in website design, branding, digital marketing, and software development.
Through hard work and determination, Signown quickly gained traction, securing its first major advance in June 2020. Within a few months, Nikhil made key investments, including purchasing his first car and joining Blue Sapphire Info Solutions Pvt. Ltd., where he gained valuable corporate experience. After two years, he moved to Greenworld International as Project Manager, later being promoted to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) within a year.
While building Signown Technologies, Nikhil’s company began collaborating with industry-leading brands such as OLA, Honda Bigwing, Lenovo, and Acer, expanding its client base across 20+ countries. Today, Signown serves over 750 clients and is recognized as a leading agency for corporate website design, branding, and digital marketing.
In addition to his work with Signown, Nikhil is the Founder of “Community Learn With Entrepreneur”, an initiative aimed at creating a collaborative learning environment for aspiring entrepreneurs. The community provides education, mentorship, and guidance to help individuals grow their businesses and scale to new heights. Through this platform, Nikhil aims to inspire and empower the next generation of entrepreneurs to achieve their goals and build million-dollar companies.
In May 2023, Nikhil reached another milestone by marrying, which further reinforced his vision of creating a lasting impact through entrepreneurship. His mission is clear: to help others build successful businesses and create entrepreneurs who will go on to change the world.
