Nikhil Gupta
About Nikhil Gupta
Nikhil Gupta is a technology entrepreneur serving as the CTO and co-founder of Vapi, as well as a co-founder of Superpowered. He has a background in software engineering with experience at several companies, including Hatch, SigOpt, and Rakuten, and he participated in the Y Combinator Winter 2021 batch.
Current Role at Vapi
Nikhil Gupta serves as the Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Vapi, a company that is part of the Y Combinator Winter 2021 batch. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company's technological direction and innovation strategies. His work at Vapi is focused on building solutions that align with his passion for innovation.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Nikhil Gupta held various software engineering positions. He worked at Hatch for 11 months in 2020, SigOpt for 11 months in 2019, and Rakuten for 11 months in 2019. He also gained experience at ConsenSys in 2018 and served as an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Waterloo for 11 months in 2020. These roles provided him with a diverse skill set in software development and engineering.
Education and Academic Background
Nikhil Gupta studied Software Engineering at the University of Waterloo from 2017 to 2021. He completed four years of study before deciding to drop out to pursue entrepreneurial ventures. His academic experience included a position as an Undergraduate Researcher, which contributed to his technical expertise.
Involvement with Y Combinator
Nikhil Gupta participated in the Y Combinator Winter 2021 batch, which provided him with resources and mentorship to advance his entrepreneurial goals. His involvement with Y Combinator has been instrumental in shaping his approach to building and innovating within the tech industry.
Contact and Collaboration Opportunities
Nikhil Gupta is open to collaboration and offers assistance through his email, nikhil@vapi.ai. He encourages outreach for potential partnerships and projects that align with his interests in building and innovation.