entrepreneurstoday.in In 2020, Nikil Viswanathan, a highly accomplished entrepreneur, embarked on a new venture that quickly garnered remarkable success. Within just under two years, his company, Microsoft for Blockchain, achieved a staggering valuation of $10.2 billion (roughly equivalent to Rs 83,000 crore). Widely recognized as a co-founder of Alchemy, a software company hailed as one of the "fastest growing companies of all time," Viswanathan has firmly established himself as a prominent figure in the technology industry.

Viswanathan's educational journey took him to the prestigious Stanford University in the United States, where he pursued computer science and delved into groundbreaking research on artificial intelligence and machine learning. One of his initial breakthroughs came with the co-founding of the popular social app Down To Lunch, alongside his long-time partner, Luan Xiong Lau. Their Meetup app soared in popularity and secured the coveted top spot in the Apple iPhone App Store.

Additionally, Viswanathan created an innovative app called "Check-in," which revolutionized the automation of Southwest Airlines flights. The airline recognized the value of his technology and acquired it, leading Viswanathan to gracefully conclude his company.

The software developed by Viswanathan's Alchemy has empowered numerous blockchain-based businesses, and the company holds a substantial 26% stake in the market. With an estimated net worth of approximately Rs 147.52 billion rupees ($1.8 billion), Viswanathan stands as one of the youngest Indian-born billionaires on a global scale. Furthermore, he serves as an investor in Alchemy Ventures, a venture capital firm established in 2021.

Currently residing in San Francisco, Viswanathan remains single and has gained recognition as one of the "Most Popular Bachelors" in his field.