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The prestigious inaugural ceremony of IIC Spark Labs 2.0 at the Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) was held on Monday, August 18, 2025. Building on the remarkable success of Spark Labs 1.0, this new cohort embarks on a journey that blends innovation, values, and societal impact....
Turning a raw idea into a viable business pitch is one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs. It requires not just creativity, but also structured thinking and practical tools to navigate uncertainty. During a recent Spark Lab 2.0 session, Srinivasa Rao Dangeti, Senior Director of...
Every startup begins with an idea. But the difference between a fleeting concept and a sustainable business lies in execution—and that journey often starts with the Minimal Viable Product (MVP). As highlighted in the SPARKLAB 2.0 session on technology frameworks, led by Sai Prakash, CTO and...
In today’s fast-moving marketplace, building a great product or service is just the starting point. The real challenge lies in answering one critical question: “Why should customers choose you over anyone else?” The answer lies in a compelling value proposition—a clear statement that...
In today’s hypercompetitive world, success doesn’t just depend on having a good idea or a superior product. It depends on how clearly you define, design, and deliver value. This was the central theme of the Spark Lab 2.0 session on Designing and Defining Value Proposition, led by Dr. L. Ganesh...
Starting a business is an exciting journey, but to truly thrive, entrepreneurs must master the art of understanding their market and customers. Recent Sparklab 2.0 sessions highlighted the iterative nature of developing business solutions and underscored the critical importance of building...
When starting a new venture, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by uncertainty. But the key to building a successful business lies in grounding your idea in clear objectives and sharp market understanding. At the recent Sparklab 2.0 session on “Market Research Methodologies”, Dr. Mahadev—a Marketing...
In the whirlwind of early-stage ventures, founders often juggle “a hundred moving parts.” But what if there was a structured way to cut through the noise, reduce wasted effort, and ensure you’re building something people actually want? The answer lies in Design Thinking (DT). Drawing from...
The entrepreneurial journey is more than just having a brilliant idea. True success requires personal alignment, clarity, and deep market understanding. These were the central themes of the second session of IIC Sparklab 2.0, titled “Will It Sell? Problem Validation and Customer Discovery”,...
The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), SSSIHL, is delighted to announce the launch of Sparklab 2.0, our second cohort of aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs. The ceremony will take place on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the MMLC, Prasanthi Nilayam Campus, SSSIHL. The evening will...
Starting a new venture is exhilarating, but how do you truly know if your brilliant business idea will succeed in the real world? It's often referred to as the "$1,000,000 question". As Dr. Shivakiran aptly puts it, determining if your business works is akin to Schrodinger's Cat – you won't...
Starting a new venture is exhilarating, but how do you truly know if your brilliant business idea will succeed in the real world? It’s often referred to as the “$1,000,000 question”. As Dr. Shivakiran from SI-8 Foundation aptly puts it, determining if your business works is akin to...
For any startup founder, the journey from idea to impact hinges on a crucial element: a robust Go-to-Market (GTM) strategy. As highlighted in a recent discussion on "The American Flag and Its Rules," GTM is not just theory, but all about action and practical application. It's about moving out...
Starting a new venture can be exhilarating, but the journey from idea to impact is often paved with funding challenges. One of the most daunting hurdles is the “Valley of Death” — a phase where startups burn cash rapidly, often without immediate returns. This is especially true for founders...
In a dynamic and highly practical 30-minute session, Sai Sudha Nunna, startup mentor and founder coach, led an insightful discussion with early-stage entrepreneurs on their journey through a startup growth program. The session focused on honest reflection, actionable insights, and immediate...
Starting a business is an exciting journey, often fueled by a world-changing idea or a passion to build a legacy. However, turning that idea into a successful venture requires careful planning and execution, especially when it comes to legal and operational foundations. Abhishek Sharma, an...
Have you ever wondered how organizations, teams, or even individuals measure their success? How do they move beyond subjective judgments like "good" or "excellent" to something more concrete and reliable? The answer lies in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) — powerful tools that quantify...
Starting a new venture is exhilarating, but the journey from a promising idea to a functioning Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and a fully operational business can be daunting. What if you could build your core application quickly—without deep technical expertise—and manage your entire business...
For early-stage startups, transforming an idea into a functioning product—and managing the business around it—can feel overwhelming. From development time to operations, the challenges can be resource-heavy and technically complex. But what if you could rapidly build your Minimum Viable...
Every startup begins with a spark—an idea that promises to solve a real-world problem. But as seasoned entrepreneur and professor Soma Sundaram emphasizes, a brilliant idea alone is never enough. It’s the strength of your operational strategy that determines whether your startup can transform...
For startups, understanding finance is not just about tracking expenses or balancing spreadsheets—it's about building a financially sound and sustainable business. As financial expert Sathya Pramod—former CFO, startup founder backed by Cisco, and co-founder of one of India’s largest angel...
When it comes to pricing, startups often default to a purely financial mindset—calculating costs, adding a margin, and arriving at a number. But as Dr. AVR Mahadev emphasized in a recent session on “Startup Pricing: Strategy and Customer Relationships,” effective pricing goes far beyond...
Turning an idea into a successful startup isn’t just about inspiration—it’s about systematic innovation. A brilliant product alone doesn’t guarantee success. What truly matters is how well you solve real problems, serve real people, and build a sustainable business. In a recent SPARKLAB...
In a world where businesses constantly chase more customers, we often forget a fundamental truth: it’s not just about how many people buy from you—it’s about how long they stay and how much they contribute over time. This principle was at the heart of a recent discussion between Dr. AVR...
In the rapidly evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem, where ideas are abundant and enthusiasm is high, achieving clarity in foundational business aspects remains a crucial determinant of long-term success. Recognizing this, SPARKLAB, the purpose-driven startup incubation initiative of Sri...
In the bustling world of startups, where the race to launch products often overshadows foundational questions, a critical query emerges: Who are you in the mind of your customer? This pivotal question was the focus of an illuminating session on Brand Identity, led by AI startup leader and...
Introduction On May 19th, the SPARKLAB initiative at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) hosted a masterclass titled "Designing and Defining Value Proposition," led by L. Ganeshkumar, CEO of an AI-driven company and an experienced mentor. The session aimed to bridge the...
At the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), the SPARKLAB initiative aims to cultivate value-centered, impact-driven entrepreneurs. In this spirit, the lecture series by Dr. Ram Ramdas, behavioral strategist, educator, and innovation coach, offered profound insights into...
In the process of building mission-driven startups, SPARKLAB underscores a foundational principle: entrepreneurial success is not born out of intuition alone—it is cultivated through rigorous market research. This philosophy was at the heart of a recent masterclass conducted by Dr. AVR...
In the fast-moving startup ecosystem, founders are often tempted to rush into building solutions. However, as emphasized at the SPARKLAB workshop, innovation doesn't begin with solutions—it begins with understanding real problems. Dr. Shiva Kiran, Assistant Professor at Sri Sathya Sai...
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