Nikhil Piska

Nikhil Piska currently serves as the second BizOps and Finance hire at Cartesia since June 2025. Prior experience includes a role in Strategy and Operations at Verkada from July 2022 to June 2025, contributing to the company's growth during Series C, D, and E funding rounds. Nikhil began a career in investment banking with RBC Capital Markets, first as an Investment Banking Analyst in Mergers & Acquisitions from June 2021 to July 2022, where significant projects included a $1.7 billion cross-border acquisition. Previous positions include analyst roles at Calamos Investments, Vista Point Advisors, and Housatonic Partners, as well as a Contract Finance Project Manager at Microsoft. Nikhil holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and graduated from Lincoln-Way East High School.