Curiosity has always been the engine behind everything I build. From my early days in college to launching platforms like Scriling, The Kirib, and Niriv, the process of turning a simple idea into a working project has always followed the same pattern: notice, explore, experiment, and execute. Here’s how I do it, based on my own journey.
Noticing Opportunities
Even when I was in college, finances were tight, but my mind was always considering possibilities. I would think, “How can I use my skills and vision to create something meaningful?” Even without money or technical training, I focused on learning, observing trends online, watching how digital platforms worked, and thinking about what could work in Nepal.
Later, working at Helen International as a parts seller and occasionally helping in bike sales, I noticed how systems worked and where gaps existed. This work taught me to observe processes carefully. While working in Kuwait in 2015 to support my family, I observed everything administration systems, office processes, IT tools and noted ideas about building better solutions.
Exploring Ideas
Curiosity alone is not enough; it needs exploration. While working in Kuwait, I read, learned online, and tested small experiments in my mind. I asked myself: “If I had the chance, how would I solve this problem? How could I improve it?” This habit of analyzing processes and systems formed the foundation for future projects.
After returning to Nepal in 2018, facing setbacks like my Denmark application failing and dealing with a 23-lakh loan, I continued experimenting. I started publishing news content on Scriling.com. I researched what readers wanted, wrote, and tested. Every article and every trend provided data that shaped the next move.
Experimentation and Action
Turning curiosity into a project requires experimentation. I started Scriling without expecting huge results, focusing on testing, learning, and iterating. Over time, the small experiments produced results Scriling eventually reached revenues of 50,000 NPR in early 2021 and at its peak, 13,000 USD per month. My younger brothers also applied the same methods and reached 10 lakh per month at times.
I applied the same approach to The Kirib, a Gen Z-focused media platform, and Niriv, a homegrown digital portal. For Niriv, I have been quietly building the platform since 2019, aiming to launch a hybrid website and app in 2026 that includes search, news, commerce, payments, discussions, and more. These projects have been possible through consistent observation, experimentation, and iteration.
How I Spot Signals
I developed the habit of noticing signals small trends or gaps that indicate bigger opportunities. The lack of Nepali-focused platforms for Gen Z inspired The Kirib. Observing content consumption patterns during COVID influenced Scriling. Even small observations, such as difficulties in finding localized services online, informed Niriv’s development.
Failures also provide data. Not all experiments succeed, and some partnerships like early Manoble efforts did not work out. Learning from these outcomes informs new strategies and opportunities.
Tips from My Journey
- Observe Everything: Watch how systems and people interact. Every process can provide insight.
- Ask “What If?”: Imagine alternatives and better solutions.
- Experiment Small: Start with small tests and iterate.
- Track Signals: Identify patterns, gaps, or frustrations that others overlook.
- Learn from Failures: Use unsuccessful experiments to refine future projects.
Conclusion
Curiosity is a practice that guides my work. It has helped me build multiple projects in Nepal, including Scriling, The Kirib, and Niriv. By observing, exploring, experimenting, and learning from signals, I turn ideas into projects that serve real needs.
Following this approach allows small ideas to develop into projects that can have meaningful impact.
