On the surface, Starfall Labs – though not as renowned to most – is like many other electronics retailers across the globe: We sell a variety of components for either student looking to start their electronics journey, or seasoned hobbyists to kickstart their next project. 

Yet, this is only our primary purpose as a business, as our ambitions stretch beyond just making our goals of creating a thriving business. In short, our real purpose is to motivate people across the world to explore the fascinating world of technology and perhaps one day, inspire them to make a good difference in the world of tomorrow.  

As many of us are aware, the world is constantly changing, affecting people’s lives either for the better or for the worse. With the rise of artificial intelligence and automation, our future becomes more uncertain as we struggle to establish rules to use technology ethically, but also more importantly, to prevent us from being too dependent and use it in a way that may be unhealthy or even degrading as a society.  

Even despite the coming rise of new technologies, our world still faces other, perhaps more challenging issues. Illness, poverty, war, terrorism, pollution and many other topics which negatively affect many of us in different ways. Ultimately, it is not certain whether our world is becoming better, or simply delaying an inevitable future that may cost lives – that may cost dreams. 

That is why I believe it is of enormous importance that in our ever-changing world, there are people with the hopes and dreams to steer us in the right direction. To make our world better. And though many may never hear our voice, we want to do our best to nurture and support young innovators to embrace their passion for technology through not just our business, but also by spreading the message calling for the need for great leaders and thinkers, at least in the world of technology.  

So, keep building, as whether it is for fun or for a greater purpose, even just a small spark of curiosity can turn into something brilliant. 

Sean-Patrick Go | Founder of Starfall Labs