Southern Rising Summit: Dinesh Victor Shares Key Considerations for Opening a Franchise

At the ABP Southern Rising Summit, Dinesh Victor, founder of SIP Academy, shared insights on the essential considerations when opening a franchise. An alumnus of IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad, Victor's journey began with a mission to bring skill-based learning to children across India. With his engineering background (IIT Bombay, 1988-92) and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad (1994), he established SIP Academy to focus on mental arithmetic and life skills programs for young minds. Speaking from experience, he highlighted key aspects like market analysis, brand reputation, and operational support for prospective franchise owners, emphasizing how franchises can successfully blend entrepreneurial spirit with social impact through effective education programs for children.