Tikkl is redefining what it means to host and attend events—with a bold, audience-first approach. Whether you’re planning a concert, conference, or festival, in-person or virtual, Tikkl helps you create engaging experiences that are easy to host and even easier to enjoy.

We believe that when events feel effortless and exciting, more people show up—and keep coming back.

At the heart of Tikkl’s mission is the pursuit of meaningful human connection. This became even more important to us after the pandemic. We believe events transcend barriers and bring people together through shared experiences that entertain, educate, and inspire.

Tikkl grew out of our passion for organizing and attending events—and our belief in technology’s power to bring people together.

We’re a global startup based in Silicon Valley, with an engineering team in Bhubaneswar, India. Tikkl is led by Nivi Padhy and Mano Puthukudy, college classmates from BITS Pilani, former colleagues at Informix, and now co-founders—and real-life partners.

We are a privately held company backed by angel investors from leading tech companies including Oracle, Adobe, and Walt Disney.

Our name, Tikkl, comes from tickle: to spark delight and stir excitement. That’s what every great event should do.

Born with a retina defect, co-founder Nivi has long navigated life with limited vision—excelling in engineering and tech, yet often missing the full experience at live events, which she loves both attending and organizing.

This personal insight inspired her to reinvent Tikkl: an AI-driven platform that makes event creation radically easier, while offering attendees everywhere a delightful experience—accessible virtually when in-person isn’t possible.

As an event organizer herself, Nivi brings deep empathy to both sides of the experience—empowering hosts and delighting audiences.