Nishant Chahar
Founder, Digital Creator, Ex-Microsoft, building in public at EF
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Bangalore, India
Joined April 2026
Summary
Nishant Chahar is a highly driven entrepreneur and software engineer, consistently seeking to build and innovate. He co-founded AlgoPrep, an AI-powered learning platform that was acquired by Vedam School of Technology, and is currently engaged with Entrepreneurs First to develop a new startup from conception to execution. His entrepreneurial drive is evident in his 'IDK Series' where he publicly documents the iterative process of startup development, including rapid idea validation and co-founder search. nitter+3
With a strong technical background as an ex-Software Engineer at Microsoft, Nishant possesses expertise in various programming languages and technologies including Python, JavaScript, C, HTML5, SQL, CSS, NodeJs, React, and Solidity. He has applied these skills to develop products like an AI video editor (ShotoAI) and educational platforms (AlgoPrep and Tayyari), showcasing his practical application of software engineering principles. nitter+3
Nishant is a prominent digital creator with a large YouTube following (over 560k subscribers). He leverages this platform to share his tech journey, provide career insights, and document his entrepreneurial endeavors. His candid approach to sharing experiences, including the decision to leave a secure role at Microsoft for startup life, resonates with a wide audience interested in technology and entrepreneurship. nitter+3
His educational journey at Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (2017-2021) laid a strong foundation in Computer Engineering (BTech, 8.53 CGPA). During this period, he demonstrated leadership and initiative through active involvement in student organizations like Crosslinks NSUT and A.R.E.S. Robotics, where he held president and management roles, and gained practical experience as a Software Engineer Intern at Samsung Electronics. nitter+3
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
We Did 20+ Customer Calls and Learned Nothing. Here’s How We Fixed It. (IDK Series: Episodes 5 & 6)
November 8, 2025A Medium article detailing the challenges and learnings from customer calls during his startup journey at Entrepreneurs First.
We Killed Two Startup Ideas in Two Days. Here’s What We Found Instead. (IDK Series: Episodes 3 & 4)
November 4, 2025A Medium article reflecting on the process of quickly iterating and discarding startup ideas, a common practice at Entrepreneurs First.
I Speed-Dated 40+ Founders in 6 Hours. Here’s Who I Chose as My Co-Founder. (IDK Series: Episodes 1 & 2)
October 25, 2025A Medium article describing his experience in finding a co-founder at Entrepreneurs First, involving numerous conversations to identify a suitable partner.
The I Don’t Know Series : Ep 0
October 21, 2025An introductory Medium article to his 'IDK Series,' documenting his public journey from zero to building a startup at Entrepreneurs First, emphasizing transparency about wins, failures, and pivots.