What began over a decade ago with the shared dreams of a small group of Nepali tech-enthusiasts has grown into Gurkha Technology—a full-service digital marketing agency serving clients locally and globally. This is the story of how it all came together: the founders, the pivots, the culture, and the climb.

The Founding Team & Shared Vision

Gurkha Technology was founded by Diwas Pandey, Sushil Ghale, Kapil Amagain, Sudip Dhungel, and Bibek Neupane. Each brought a unique perspective, skill set, and passion. What united them was more than technical skills or business savvy: it was a belief that digital strategy, creativity, and technology could help Nepali businesses—and international clients—thrive in a changing world.

In the early days, their ideas were ambitious but constrained by resources. They tested projects, tried new formats, and built prototypes. The initial successes weren’t huge—but each one validated what was possible when driven by a committed, agile team.

Early Projects & Experimentation

Among the first undertakings were:

Kinmel, a free ad space and classifieds platform, which reflected the founders’ desire to give local businesses accessible digital tools.

A digital version of Nepal’s legacy calendar (126-year old legacy) through partnership with Nepal’s first calendar.

A collaboration with a reputed chartered accountants firm to create a tax forum and tax query platform.

These early projects weren’t just experiments; they taught the team how to build, how to engage users, and how to deliver value in tangible ways. Each success and failure sharpened the agency’s understanding: what services clients needed, what could scale, and how to build systems.

Growth: Building the Team and Culture

From those early experiments, the agency gradually built out its team. Over time, the number of people working under Gurkha Technology has grown to ~20 specialists.

This growth wasn’t just numbers—it meant bringing in people who excel at what they do, who learn fast, and who believe in the agency’s mission.

One thing that stands out is the culture: people first, collaborative spirit, and work-life balance. The founders built an environment where creativity, fun, and social responsibility matter. Examples:

Weekly futsal matches and occasional team outings that help people rejuvenate and bond.

Incorporating public service into team outings.

These aren’t just perks—they build trust, encourage risk taking, and help ensure the team stays motivated—key ingredients for sustained growth.

Recognition & Milestones

As Gurkha Technology matured, its work began to draw external recognition. Some of the milestones:

Being named among the ICT Top 10 Startups of the Year 2016 by ictaward.org.

Winning FbStart Awards for projects like Toyanath Panchanga and Kinmel App.

Certifications: Google AdWords, Facebook Blueprint, and others. These helped both in credibility with clients and in internal capacity building.

Every award, certificate, or recognition bolstered the agency’s reputation, increasing trust from clients at home and abroad.

Scaling Services & Global Reach

Over time, Gurkha Technology expanded its portfolio to cover the full spectrum of digital services: brand building, business consultation, digital marketing (organic & paid), web development, content strategy, analytics, and more. This diversification has been essential. It allows Gurkha to:

• Work with businesses of all sizes—startups, small & medium enterprises, larger companies
• Offer end-to-end service so clients can rely on Gurkha for strategy + execution
• Serve clients both in Nepal and internationally, gaining exposure to different markets and expectations, which in turn elevates internal standards

Guiding Principles & What’s Made It Work

Looking back, a few principles emerge as central to Gurkha Technology’s success:

Team over individual: The agency has always emphasized collaboration. The multiple founders, then the growing team—everyone has contributed, which builds ownership.

Experimentation & diversity of projects: Starting with different kinds of work helped the agency learn what scales well, what clients really need, and where the competitive gaps are.

Client value & quality: Focus has been consistently on delivering meaningful results, not just flashy campaigns. Maintaining client trust has been more valuable than chasing every trend.

Adaptation & learning: Technology, platforms, consumer behavior all change. Being quick to try new tools, learn from mistakes, and pivot when needed has kept Gurkha relevant. From SEO strategies to PPC campaigns to social media marketing, the team continuously adapts.

Culture & identity: Having an identity (Gurkha, collaborative, service oriented, socially conscious) anchors the daily work. It helps attract team members who share values, and clients who appreciate more than just technical execution.

Where Gurkha Technology Is Today—And What’s Ahead

Now, after about 10 years, Gurkha Technology is a respected digital marketing agency, with:

• A solid team of experts in multiple domains
• A range of successful products, services, and clients
• Recognition and credibility locally and beyond
• Processes, tools, and culture that support both growth and quality

Looking forward, the roadmap includes:

Further specialization: focusing in sectors or service areas where Gurkha can become not just “good” but “best”. This includes deepening expertise in analytics, conversion optimization, and email marketing.

Thought leadership: sharing knowledge via content, workshops, speaking, mentoring. The team continues to contribute to the Nepal digital marketing community through practical SEO guides, Google Ads strategies, and data-driven marketing insights.

Strengthening global partnerships and outreach: expanding international client base while maintaining strong local roots.

Using data, AI, and emerging technologies more deeply in strategy and execution. Exploring AI in digital marketing and marketing automation to enhance client results.

Maintaining culture even as scale increases: ensuring that growth doesn’t dilute the values that founded the agency.

Conclusion

Gurkha Technology’s story isn’t just one person’s vision—it’s many visions aligned, many hands building, and many lessons learned over time. From founding by Diwas, Sushil, Kapil, Sudip, Bibek, to the present day of 20-plus professionals, the journey is one of collaboration, adaptation, and consistent effort.

The agency stands today not just because of ambition, but because it kept refining its purpose: helping businesses grow through digital means, while growing itself in capacity, culture, and reach. Whether it’s through local SEO, Facebook ads, or comprehensive digital strategies, Gurkha Technology continues to serve as a testament to what focused, collaborative effort can achieve in Nepal’s digital landscape.

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