Dhiraagu and Sparkhub Conclude Addu Edition Lean Startup Maldives 2024 

Dhiraagu and Sparkhub have announced the successful completion of the Lean Startup Maldives 2024 – Addu Edition, marking the first time the event was held in Addu City. 

The programme, which was held from  19-21 July 2024, witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 50 individuals, eager to learn and embrace  lean principles to foster innovation and entrepreneurial growth in the Maldives. 

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Lean Startup Maldives 2024 – Addu Edition was an immersive startup bootcamp which provided  comprehensive, hands-on training in lean methodologies and hands-on applications for product, customer,  and business model development. The programme is designed to equip aspiring young entrepreneurs and  innovators with the essential knowledge, tools, and mindset needed to drive entrepreneurship and  innovation. 

At the boot camp, participants were immersed in the world of lean methodologies, gaining insights into how these principles can be applied to their processes and startups. The programme provided a unique platform for attendees to explore their ideas through customer validation and experiments. 

Working in teams,  participants had the opportunity to test and refine their ideas through various experimentation techniques.  Additionally, it emphasised the significance of effective customer communication to ensure products and services are designed with the end-users in mind. 

Participants of the Lean Startup Maldives Workshop highlighted how the experience broadened their understanding of rapid innovation, customer validation, and a customer-centric approach to product design. They appreciated the emphasis on iterative development, effective communication, and using cutting-edge tools to streamline the path from idea to product. 

The boot camp concluded with participants gaining valuable insights into the entrepreneurial journey,  applying lean principles, utilising the Javelin experiment board, best practices for customer interviews,  solution validation, and engaging in expert-led sessions and interactive exercises. 

Dhiraagu and Sparkhub have been closely collaborating to help build entrepreneurial skills and foster the local startup culture in the Maldives.