Transform your small business with insights that matter.

Unlock growth with real-time industry insights in one powerful dashboard. Make confident decisions with data that reveals exactly how emerging technologies will impact your small business today and tomorrow

Asha Labs provides customized business intelligence dashboards for small and medium businesses in second-tier cities. Our platform combines technological trend analysis, local market dynamics, and competitive insights into actionable strategies.

Sample Insight ->

Supply Chain Evolution Flow Chart - Compact
Supply Chain Evolution: Traditional to Localized/Digitized
Traditional Supply Chain
Global Raw Material Suppliers
Multiple Intermediaries
Manufacturer
Distributor
End Customer
Key Transformation Drivers
Supply Chain Disruptions
Industry 4.0 Technologies
Reshoring Initiatives
Demand for Speed
Sustainability Goals
Data Analytics
Online Platforms
3D Printing
Localized/Digitized Supply Chain
Local & Vetted Material Suppliers
Digitally Connected Small-Batch Manufacturer
Digital Platform/Direct Customer Access
Key Benefits of Localized/Digitized Supply Chains
Reduced Lead Times
Local suppliers reduce wait times by 30-50%
Enhanced Resilience
Multiple suppliers minimize disruption risk
Lower Carbon Footprint
Shorter transportation reduces emissions
Real-Time Visibility
Digital tools provide end-to-end transparency
Increased Agility
Faster response to market changes
Better Quality Control
Closer relationships improve quality

About
Asha Labs

Asha Labs guides enterprises to innovate and grow through the utilization of emerging technologies. Our 20+ years navigating innovation and technology informs our solution

  1. Technology Impact Forecasting: See exactly how emerging technologies will affect your specific industry with clear, actionable insights

  2. Market Opportunity Identification: Discover untapped revenue streams created by evolving consumer behaviors in your local market

  3. Competitive Advantage Mapping: Understand precisely where your business can outperform both local and digital competitors

  4. Risk Visualization: Identify potential threats to your business model before they materialize, with specific mitigation pathways

  5. Growth Roadmapping: Access clear, prioritized action plans with specific timelines and measurable outcomes

We’ve shaped future strategies for Fortune 500 utilities, enabled global distributed infrastructure rollouts, and advised private investors seeking opportunities in cities/infrastructure/sustainability.

Let us guide you in leveraging innovations to meet business goals and serve new markets. Reach out to learn more.

Sample Insights ->

Risk Assessment Heat Map - Landscape
Risk Assessment Heat Map
Analysis of key risks facing small-batch manufacturers based on impact and likelihood (2025)
Low (1-24)
Medium (25-48)
High (49-100)
Priority Risks Requiring Action
1 Cybersecurity Breach (63) - Technology
2 Skilled Labor Shortage (56) - Workforce
3 Supply Chain Disruption (48) - Operations
High Impact, High Likelihood
Critical risks: immediate mitigation required
High Impact, Low Likelihood
Prepare contingency plans
Low Impact, High Likelihood
Implement cost-effective controls
Low Impact, Low Likelihood
Monitor periodically
Technology
Operations
Workforce
Market
Compliance
Financial
Risk Category Impact Likelihood Severity Mitigation Priority
Cybersecurity Breach Technology 9 7 63 Immediate
Skilled Labor Shortage Workforce 7 8 56 Immediate
Supply Chain Disruption Operations 8 6 48 Immediate
Technology Obsolescence Technology 7 5 35 Medium-term
Market Competition Market 5 7 35 Medium-term
Regulatory Changes Compliance 5 5 25 Medium-term
Customer Concentration Market 6 4 24 Monitoring
Quality Issues Operations 8 3 24 Monitoring
Raw Material Costs Financial 4 6 24 Monitoring
Equipment Failure Operations 6 3 18 Periodic review

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Seyi Fabode

Strategy, Innovation & Technology Consulting

Seyi Fabode, Asha Labs is a globally recognized voice in tech and innovation, Seyi offers expert consulting, writing, and speaking services, with a focus on the future of cities.

His global experience across three continents sharpens his insights into worldwide tech trends, risks, and opportunities. As the driving force behind Asha Labs, Seyi has advised international utilities and corporations, informing their roadmaps for growth. He's a trusted expert for investors navigating the city, infrastructure, and utility sectors.

At Clean Energy Trust (2014-2015), Seyi's investments propelled leading decarbonization and energy transition companies. He's also a successful entrepreneur, having built Varuna, and established, scaled, and sold a U.S. venture-backed energy tech firm (Power2Switch). Recognized as a LinkedIn Global Top Voice in Technology in 2016 and 2017 (with 160k followers), Fabode holds an MBA from Chicago Booth and an MSc in Systems Engineering from Warwick University. He’s the author of impactful works like 'Lessons' and 'Anti-Fragile Grid'. Seyi co-hosts a podcast ‘Future Forward’, writes at UtiliCity (a digital publication focused on cities and innovation) and curates the best content on the internet at Polymathic Monthly (with 4k subscribers) alongside influential articles on innovation and global tech trends.