Year: 2026
Building Nepal’s Startup Ecosystem INNOVATION, SCALING, AND BEYOND
I t has been over 10 years since Nepal formally introduced its startup fund, subsequently backed by policies aimed at promoting startups and fostering an ecosystem. Over this period, several startups have made considerable headway and created a significant economic impact through the use of disruptive technologies, despite prevailing capital constraints. Startups like Foodmandu, eSewa,…
EDITORIAL
Nepal’s young generation possesses abundant ideas, ambition, and technological talent. NEPAL’S YOUNG GENERATION possesses abundant ideas, ambition, and technological talent. However, the ecosystem required to transform those ideas into scalable enterprises remains weak. Early-stage funding, venture capital, angel investment, mentorship, and access to regional and global markets are still limited. Consequently, many promising startups struggle…
Building Nepal’s Next Economy
n Birendra Raj Pandey OPINION AT A TIME WHEN COMMUNITIES ACROSS NEPAL ARE AGAIN FACING FLOODS AND LANDSLIDES, ECONOMIC POLICY CAN FEEL FAR REMOVED FROM IMMEDIATE HUMAN LOSS. IT IS NOT. A disaster does not end when the water recedes or the road reopens. Behind the visible damage are lost crops, closed shops, damaged factories…
Degrees get you in; Competence takes you forward
VIJAY SHARMA | Country Manager, Devyani International Nepal Pvt. Ltd. I started my professional journey in November 2000 with McDonald’s as a Team Member. When I look back, the job market was very different from what young people experience today. There were fewer opportunities, less access to information, and certainly nothing like LinkedIn or the…
Pride and Prejudice in Nepalese Hospitality: Balances, Barriers, and the Path Forward
T he Nepali hospitality sector stands at a defining historical crossroads, balancing the deep cultural pride of ancient traditions against the stark, modern prejudices of structural inequality and operational friction. Globally renowned for its unparalleled mountain vistas and profound spiritual heritage, Nepal’s true defining asset has always been its people. The foundation of this societal…
What is Not Marketing?
T here was a time when launching a new car meant a fairly predictable marketing playbook. There would be a newspaper advertisement, perhaps a television commercial, radio spots, billboards, a press conference and a few dealer activities. Consumers encountered the new model through a handful of well-established channels. The automotive marketing landscape today looks very…
Leading Change with Honest Power: A Dharmic Architecture for Transformation
There is a peculiar moment in almost every significant organisational transformation when the formal change programme and the lived experience of change begin to separate. The leadership presentation says the transformation is progressing. The milestones are largely green. The new structure has been announced. Consultants have completed the workshops. Leaders have conducted town halls. Yet…
Reorienting Nepal’s Economic Priorities
An unimaginable crisis that Nepal is facing as of now at climate and economic fronts, gives all the reasons for reorienting its economic priorities with progressive economic reforms and keeping nature in harmony. I n the case of Nepal, a top- down development paradigm, comprising national planning, state enterprises, and labour unions, is unlikely to…
The Role of Culture in Creating Sustainable Change
I n every organisation, leaders invest si gnificant effort in designing strategies, implementing technologies, and introducing new policies to achieve growth and transformation. Yet, despite the best plans and intentions, many change initiatives fail to create lasting impact. The reason is simple and often overlooked: strategy may initiate change, but culture strongly influences whether it…