{"id":34113,"date":"2024-12-09T19:28:22","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T13:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/2024\/12\/09\/making-ice-smart-harsha-yadalams-journey-from-entrepreneur-to-innovation\/"},"modified":"2024-12-09T19:28:22","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T13:58:22","slug":"making-ice-smart-harsha-yadalams-journey-from-entrepreneur-to-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livemumbai.in\/index.php\/2024\/12\/09\/making-ice-smart-harsha-yadalams-journey-from-entrepreneur-to-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Ice Smart- Harsha Yadalam\u2019s Journey from Entrepreneur to Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 09: <\/strong>When Harsha Yadalam started his entrepreneurial journey in 2008 with Flawless Performance, he had no idea that fifteen years later, he would be revolutionising how Indian households make ice. His journey from running a small business to heading multiple ventures taught him one crucial lesson: the best business ideas often come from solving everyday problems.<\/p>\n

\u201cI remember the countless times at home gatherings where we\u2019d be hitting bags of ice against kitchen counters to break them apart,\u201d Harsha recalls with a smile. \u201cIt was always the same story \u2013 one big frozen lump, often questionable hygiene, and always a compromise on quality.\u201d<\/p>\n

This common frustration led him to spend two years developing Kilig\u2019s range of ice makers, launched in 2023. The machines stand out for their practicality \u2013 they\u2019re truly portable with built-in water tanks, require no special installation, and can make fresh ice in minutes. \u201cWe wanted to make something that just works,\u201d says Harsha. \u201cPlug it in, add water, and you have fresh ice within minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n

The product line includes three distinct types of ice makers, each serving different needs. The bullet ice maker is perfect for families wanting quick-chilling ice for soft drinks and juices. For those who enjoy premium spirits, there\u2019s a clear ice maker that produces slower-melting cubes. The crown jewel is the nugget ice maker, producing small, chewable pieces that absorb flavours \u2013 ideal for cocktails, cold coffees, and smoothies.<\/p>\n

What makes these machines particularly suited for Indian homes is their thoughtful engineering. \u201cWe knew power consumption would be a concern,\u201d Harsha explains. \u201cOur modelsuse just 100-120 watts \u2013 about the same as an incandescent light bulb.\u201d The machines can run on UPS during power cuts, and all melted ice is recycled back into the system, making them both energy and water efficient.<\/p>\n

Headquartered in Bangalore, Kilig has already established itself across India\u2019s major cities. The products are available on major e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Tata Cliq, with a successful pilot running on Blinkit in select cities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you\u2019ve been in business as long as I have, you learn that success comes from solving real problems,\u201d says Harsha. Each machine features specific innovations \u2013 from the ability to mount mineral water bottles directly on some models (a feature cafes particularly love) to fail-safe protections against power fluctuations.<\/p>\n

As the company looks towards global expansion next year, the focus remains on innovation and practical solutions. New models are in development, and there are plans to enter different categories. With Kilig, Harsha isn\u2019t just selling appliances \u2013 he\u2019s bringing a small but meaningful change to Indian homes, combining his years of business experience with a solution to an everyday problem.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe best part?\u201d Harsha adds, \u201cNo more wrestling with ice bags or compromising on quality. Just fresh, hygienic ice whenever you need it.\u201d It\u2019s this simple focus on solving real problems that has helped Kilig find its place in Indian homes, one ice cube at a time.<\/p>\n

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