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Nikhil Handigol named in Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 40 under 40 list
His work continues to influence how global enterprises and government agencies approach critical challenges in automation, risk management, and security.
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Staff Reporter - Mon, 16, Jun 2025
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Nikhil Handigol is one of the co-founders of Forward Networks / Forward Networks
Forward Networks co-founder Nikhil Handigol has been named to the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 40 under 40 list of 2025. Headquartered in Santa Clara, Forward Networks develops enterprise software for network management and software-defined networking.
The 40-Under-40-list recognizes individuals across all industries who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and a strong commitment to community impact.
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Forward Networks CEO and co-founder David Erickson praised Handigol and said, "I've had the privilege of working alongside Nikhil since our days as graduate students at Stanford, and from the start, it was clear he was a standout leader and innovator.”
Erikson added, “Co-founding Forward Networks together with Nikhil and our fellow classmates has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I'm incredibly proud to see him recognized in this way—it's a well-deserved honor that reflects his dedication, vision, and global impact."
Handigol previously was named Most Influential Young Leader 2022 by AsiaOne's Greatest Brands & Leaders – Asia, Middle East & Africa, spotlighting his role as a global innovatorHandigol has led key innovation initiatives in networking, security, and AI. Most recently, he spearheaded the integration of agentic AI into the company's platform.
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