Executive Director, IRD · Co-founder, 8K Tech · Educator

Building bridges between Nepal and the world.

From a roadless village in the Himalayas to Oxford and back, I help ambitious students reach world-class universities, and connect institutions and businesses with Nepal.

PhD student, University of Minnesota (Humphrey School) · Oxford alumnus · Kenyon College, full-ride

Asmod Khakurel reading the Muscat Daily in Oman
Featured in Oman Observer eKantipur (Kantipur Daily) The Oxford Blue The Diplomat Nepal Kenyon Collegian

Who I am

One person, many bridges.

I grew up walking hours to school in Panchakanya, Nepal. Mentorship and opportunity took me to Kenyon College on a full scholarship, to Oxford, and into finance and venture capital. Today I build the bridges I once needed, for students, institutions, and businesses alike.

Ways to work with me

How I can help

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Businesses & entrepreneurs

8K Tech

A UK-registered tech company I co-founded, quality software delivered affordably by top Nepali engineers.

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Students & families

University Admissions

Guidance to top US & UK universities, from someone who did it from Nepal on a full-ride, Early Decision.

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Universities & institutions

Delegations & Study Tours

Turnkey diplomatic and educational delegations to Nepal, with real government and community access.

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Organizations & investors

Nepal Partnerships & Advisory

On-the-ground partnership facilitation, policy insight, and program design for those working with Nepal.

Ventures & affiliations

The organizations behind the work

8K Tech Institute for Rural Development Meridian Scholars Oxford Diplomatic Society Peak Potential

Selected impact

Work that speaks for itself

Oxford delegation trek in Nepal

Oxford delegations to Nepal

Founded and led two Oxford Diplomatic Society delegations to Nepal (2025 & 2026), connecting students and alumni with ministers, ambassadors, and the UN.

Meridian Scholars and interns in Nepal

Meridian Scholars Program

Launched a 10-week global youth leadership residency with the Oxford Diplomatic Society, IRD, and Peak Potential, with mentors from Oxford, Caltech, and the Ivy League.

Speaking at FutureFront Demo Day

FutureFront Demo Day

Invited to speak at the final showcase of FutureFront, a U.S. Embassy Nepal initiative supporting Nepali content creators and AI innovators.

Let's build something across borders.

Whether you're a student aiming for a top university, an institution planning a visit to Nepal, or an organization looking for a trusted partner on the ground, I'd love to hear from you.