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A Historic Milestone for IEEE Student Branch of SLIIT Launching the Very First Podcast Series – December 2025 In a bold step toward redefining student-led innovation at the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), the IEEE Student Branch of SLIIT proudly introduced its inaugural podcast series as the cornerstone of the groundbreaking LeadSpring 2025 initiative. This marked the very first time the IEEE Student Branch at SLIIT ventured into podcast production — a creative fusion of digital storytelling, leadership inspiration, and real-world entrepreneurial opportunity. The series was masterfully organized by the IEEE IAS (Industry Applications Society) and IEEE PES (Power & Energy Society) Student Branch Chapters of SLIIT, in strong partnership with the IEEE IAS Sri Lanka Section and the wider IEEE Student Branch of SLIIT . Both episodes were professionally recorded in a state-of-the-art environment at SpaceHub Studio , Malabe, and released on YouTube in early December 2025, instantly making high-quality mentorship accessible to undergraduates, young professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs across Sri Lanka and globally. Episode 2 – From Inspiration to Execution Full Title : Startup Growth Secret with Mr. Yehan Bandara | LeadSpring Podcast | Episode 2 Release Date : December 12, 2025 Duration : 46 minutes Platform & Link : YouTube – [Watch Episode 2 here]( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26_wV-WQQBU Growth Secret with Mr. Yehan Bandara | LeadSpring Podcast | Episode 2) Moderated by Mr. Ramudu Welikala , this powerful follow-up featured Mr. Yehan Bandara , Managing Director of VYCO International. Key takeaways: Entrepreneurship reality check: “Not for the weak” – high pressure tolerance required Real journey: Childhood ventures → failed T-shirt business → successful Scaleup Socials & Lower Juice Strong advocacy for bootstrapping and service-based startups Golden rule: Superior customer relationships = best long-term marketing Advice: Build soft skills through IEEE/Rotaract, embrace AI changes, treat failure as fuel for deeper success This debut podcast series perfectly complemented the high-energy LeadSpring 2025 physical event (December 13, 2025), which featured the Pitch Perfect startup competition and Discover Track workshops — creating an unforgettable pathway from inspiration → education → real investment opportunity.