Meet Raghav Ramprasad | Founder of SprinklSmart

We had the good fortune of connecting with Raghav Ramprasad and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Raghav, can you talk to us a bit about the social impact of your business?
The idea behind SprinklSmart AI is to improve water-use management and decrease water wastage, specifically in residential homes. The product itself is geared towards helping homeowners, as it reduces their environmental impact. This is a critical topic locally, as according to the Texas Tribune, the state of Texas is set to run out of water by 2030. Additionally, my city of Frisco purchases water from the city of Dallas, which owns our stormwater, and the water from Lewisville Lake (our reservoir). Therefore, any shortage jeopardizes my city’s water supply. The icing on the cake is that the SprinklSmart project also helps homeowners save significantly on their water bills, which comes in very handy, especially in the current inflationary economy.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
SprinklSmart started as a weekend side-project after I saw my parents’ eye-popping summer water bill and realized half of the sprinkler water was wasted, soaking the sidewalk and flooding the street. Most “smart” controllers on the market cost a couple of hundred dollars and require installation. I wanted something anyone could use with the product they already own—no new hardware, no subscription. Not having to put in any upfront investment is a great incentive to get people to take advantage of SprinklSmart.

What sets us apart is that SprinklSmart is purely software: you enter an address, the app pulls hyper-local weather and evapotranspiration data, runs our proprietary scheduling model, and offers recommendations for specific runtimes your existing sprinkler controller can follow. Because the tool is free, easy to use, and hardware-agnostic, we’re able to help homeowners who would never buy a high-end system to save water. We’re proud that users can cut outdoor water use by up to 40 percent while keeping their lawns healthier.

None of this was easy. Every sprinkler brand stores settings differently, and people don’t like fiddling with irrigation. The breakthrough came when we built a one-click solution that makes a schedule that’s easy to implement, allowing our users to get comfortable with the product and begin to save money.

The biggest lesson so far: solve one pain point well before adding bells and whistles. We resisted the urge to build fancy dashboards until our core schedule generator was rock-solid. Once we had our product perfected, I showcased the product at the Dallas Home Show as part of our marketing efforts. While we gained over a hundred new users, we took in something more important—feedback. We learned that water conservation sells better when you lead with “lower bill” and “healthier yard,” not just “save the planet.” Additionally, we were able to find a few good businesses to partner with to expand SprinklSmart and help Texans save water.

What I want people to know is that SprinklSmart proves small, open, community-built tech can tackle big environmental problems. If we can help thousands of households in North Texas save millions of gallons each summer, imagine what a similar approach could do for energy, waste, or other key issues.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Day 1:
• Breakfast at Maple Street Biscuit Company (fluffy biscuits, house-made jams)
• Stroll the pond and boutiques at Shops at Legacy
• Tour The Star—Dallas Cowboys HQ and Super Bowl trophies
• Dinner at Edoko Omakase for top-notch sushi and small plates
• Catch a Frisco RoughRiders game at Riders Field

Day 2:
• Start with omelets and cold brew at Seven Mile Café
• Work out or play racquetball at the Frisco Athletic Center
• Cool off in the center’s indoor water park (slides + lazy river)
• Feast on mesquite-smoked meats at Hard Eight BBQ
• Evening recital or show at the Frisco School of Music & Performing Arts

Day 3:
• Grab espresso and breakfast tacos at Nerdvana Coffee
• Explore Frisco Commons Park—playground, disc golf, Veterans Memorial
• Hands-on science fun at the Sci-Tech Discovery Center
• Dinner of Tex-Mex classics at Mi Cocina
• Watch a blockbuster at AMC Stonebriar Centre (recliners + dine-in)

Day 4:
• Healthy start at UP Inspired Kitchen (avocado toast, protein bowls)
• Swim laps or tackle the rock wall back at the Athletic Center
• Quiet afternoon browsing the new Frisco Public Library and makerspace
• Share giant slices at Serious Pizza in nearby Grandscape
• Laugh the night away at The Improv comedy club

Day 5:
• Brunch favorites at Barney’s Brunch House (stuffed French toast, mimosas)
• Pickleball or open-gym hoops at the Athletic Center one last time
• Window-shop and people-watch in Frisco Square (check seasonal events)
• Dinner with tabletop grilling at Kaiyo Asian Fusion & BBQ
• End the trip with a concert or FC Dallas match at Toyota Stadium

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The person I’d dedicate my shoutout to is Mr. Ron Garcia of the Frisco Public Works Department. He taught me how our city handles water, including the economics and policy aspects behind water use and management. This was crucial in helping us determine the factors to add to our AI model to reduce wastage.

Website: https://sprinklsmart.com/#/home