Overview
Get ready to unleash your creativity with EXL’s first-ever Idea Tank, powered by Ventures Lab!
DREAM IT
Do you have an innovative idea that could elevate EXL's brand, strengthen our market position, generate more value for clients, or make EXL an even better workplace? Whether it's a small spark or a groundbreaking concept, we want to see your visionary thinking and entrepreneurial spirit in action. All ideas are welcome as we explore a diverse range of possibilities.
PITCH IT
Submit your ideas and watch your dream take flight! Our Ventures Lab team will evaluate and rank all submissions, selecting the best to advance to the final round. Those chosen will have the chance to pitch their concept in person to a panel of esteemed judges in New York City.
OWN IT
Imagine your idea evolving into a startup within EXL, driving our future growth. The top three winners will earn the opportunity to turn their concept into a thriving business within EXL.
Impact Tales
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Evaluation Criteria - Round One
Round One
August 28 – September 12
- Employees submit concepts/ideas here individually or as a team (2-4 people max) by September 12, 2024
- Submissions will be reviewed by Ventures Lab and the top 20 ideas will move to the next round
- The results will be announced on September 25, 2024
Timeline and FAQs
A napkin pitch is a brief presentation of your idea, typically written in just a few sentences. It should clearly explain the concept, the problem it solves, and why it’s innovative or valuable. Please refer to the template provided on the website to make your submission.
You can submit your napkin pitch through our online portal. Simply fill in the required fields and upload your pitch in the designated format.
The deadline for submitting your napkin pitch is 12.09.2024. Please ensure your submission is completed before this date to be considered for the next round.
Yes, participants are welcome to submit multiple ideas. However, each idea must be submitted separately.
The pitches will be evaluated based on Clarity of concept, Market disruption, creativity/innovation/originality, feasibility, value proposition, and competitive advantage. The evaluation will be conducted by Ventures Lab panel.
Yes, collaboration is encouraged. You can work with colleagues to develop and submit a joint pitch. Just make sure to mention all contributors when submitting the idea each team can have a min of 2 and a max. of 4 members.
The cohort-leaders for each geography/BU are provided below. You can reach out to them via email.
Cohort leader details:
A template is available on the submission portal.
Once you’ve submitted your pitch, it will be reviewed by the evaluation panel. If your idea is selected for the next round, you’ll be notified by 09/25/2024.
Unfortunately, late submissions will not be accepted. We encourage all participants to submit their ideas well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.
Your idea should align with our company’s values and objectives. Proposals that are illegal, unethical, or otherwise inappropriate will be disqualified.
Yes, your idea will be kept confidential. Only the evaluation panel and relevant cohort leaders will have access to your submission.
Your napkin pitch should be brief, ideally no more than 300 words. It should succinctly convey your idea’s essence.
If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact our support team at at EXLVentures.Lab@exlservice.com as soon as possible. Make sure to take a screenshot of the error as well for a speedy redressal.
The key dates are as follows:
Submission Deadline: 09/12/2024 (September 12, 2024)
Notification of Advancement:09/25/2024 (September 25, 2024)
Start of Round 2: 10.02.2024 (October 2, 2024)