Shikhar Khanna
About Shikhar Khanna
Shikhar Khanna is a founding team member at NanoNets, where he has contributed to the company's growth since 2019. He has a background in mechanical engineering and experience in operations, product management, and entrepreneurship, having previously worked at Schlumberger and Craftsvilla.
Work at NanoNets
Shikhar Khanna has been a part of the founding team at NanoNets since 2019. His role involves setting up early processes and contributing to the company's growth from its inception to a more established phase. He has played a significant role in scaling NanoNets' revenue and building the team, particularly during the challenges posed by the pandemic. His experience in startup environments has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of early-stage companies.
Previous Experience at Craftsvilla
Before joining NanoNets, Shikhar Khanna worked at Craftsvilla from 2016 to 2019 as part of the Product & Business team. His three years in this role involved contributing to the company's product development and business strategies. Notably, he founded a technology-first fashion re-commerce startup that was later acquihired by Craftsvilla, showcasing his entrepreneurial skills and experience in the fashion tech industry.
Experience at Schlumberger
Shikhar Khanna served as an Operations Lead at Schlumberger from 2013 to 2015. His role spanned two years and took place in Tulsa, USA, and North-East India. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in operational management within a global company, enhancing his skills in process optimization and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
Shikhar Khanna holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He also studied at Ecole des Mines d'Alès as an exchange student in 2011 for 11 months. His educational background has equipped him with a strong technical foundation, which he applies in his current role and in advising others in the SAAS and AI sectors.
Advisory Role and Industry Focus
In addition to his work at NanoNets, Shikhar Khanna offers guidance to SAAS founders and those building in AI. He focuses on helping them achieve product-market fit, develop go-to-market strategies, and gather product feedback. His passion lies in solving real-world problems with technology and ensuring that products provide value for customers and stakeholders.