At SSN iFound, in partnership with Plant Lipids, we launched the Plant Lipids Startup Challenge 2025. During the bootcamp, I shared the POWER Framework—Purpose, Ownership, Work Efficiency, Excellence, and Resilience—to help student entrepreneurs transition from engineers to founders. Through real-life case studies like Biocon, Ninjacart, OYO, Zoho, and DeHaat, this article explores how to build a startup with clarity, discipline, and resilience.
