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Embark on a journey into the entrepreneurial landscape with "Discover the Founder," hosted by Kamaj Silva. Join Kamaj as he navigates through the dynamic world of business, "Discover the Founder" is your backstage pass to the entrepreneurial arena. Whether you're a seasoned business professional or just dipping your toes into the startup waters, Kamaj and his guests provide a treasure trove of wisdom, offering a roadmap to success in the ever-evolving world of business. Tune in and uncover the secrets, strategies, and stories that shape the journey of the modern entrepreneur.

Kamaj Silva


    • Jan 24, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 67 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Discover the Founder

    Jake Karls: I responded to a lawsuit with a Diss Track!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 26:39


    "Discover the Founder" is your backstage pass to the entrepreneurial arena. Whether you're a seasoned business professional or just dipping your toes into the startup waters, Kamaj and his guests provide a treasure trove of wisdom, offering a roadmap to success in the ever-evolving world of business. Tune in and uncover the secrets, strategies, and stories that shape the journey of the modern entrepreneur. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Jobs in the UK | My Life Story Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 33:46


    In this episode we chat about my life in the UK. How I started as a student and --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Tourism - Mexico vs Sri Lanka

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 25:13


    Kamaj Show Podcast is back. I will be talking about different subject on each episode. On today's episode we discuss Tourism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    How To Start a Business You Love? | Passion To Business With Kamaj Silva

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 33:55


    Kamaj Meets the team at SimpleBooks. How To Start a Business You Love? | Passion To Business With Kamaj Silva --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Kamaj with Hasalaka Thushara

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 54:05


    Kamaj meets Sri Lankan Comedian Hasalaka Thushara. What happens is amazing. Kamaj goes back to the days of making music with Daddy Band and some memories of some notorious parties. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

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    Peoples Pharmacy - New Social Business Idea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 11:36


    My pitch to open a charitable Pharmacy which gives the citizens in need access to basic medication --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Tools I use to manage my busineeses | ව්‍යාපාර සාරථකම කරගන්න මම පාවිච්චි කරන Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 27:49


    Let's chat about the tools I use to make my life easy as an entrepreneur --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    How to be a successful Entrepreneur | සාර්ථක ව්‍යාවසායකයෙක් වෙන හැටි

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 26:32


    On today's episode I discuss 10 Key Characteristics of a successful Entrepreneur. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Mental Health & Entrepreneurship

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 17:50


    Today we launch Season 3 of the podcast. Brand new season with brand new discussions. Season 3 we will get deep into Entrepreneurship, my personal journey and some amazingly valuable content. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    My Life Story - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 24:02


    Let's take a deep dive into my life. Here's how i went to England for my higher studies. WARNING - includes fun stories and good times ⏲️ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Are You an Entrepreneur?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 11:32


    How to recognize the entrepreneur in you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    How to master Certainty in uncertain times

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 13:25


    Certainty profoundly shapes our behavior. The more certain we are of a belief—regardless of its objective correctness—the more durable it will be and the greater its influence on what we do. I was invited by Ramindu Randeni of Derana to discuss the subject of certainty. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Yohani Cyber Bullying Controversy & Social Media Ethics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 10:50


    Today I want to open a dialogue about the Sri Lankan musician Yohani's body shaming, cyber bullying incident. I believe it starts with education about ethics and behavior. Here are my thoughts expressed in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Get Your Mind Right For Post-Covid Success

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 22:52


    Welcome to The Kamaj Show - Season 2. I am back after months and In this episode I discuss how to drive forward with an entrepreneurial mindset during a crisis | මේ එපිසෝඩ් එකේ ලෝකෙ පෙරලුනත් ඔලුව කෙලින් තියාගෙන ඉන්නෙ කොහොමද කියලා බලමු --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Happy Hour - Binario 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 32:26


    This episode we chat to travel content creators Binario 12 about how to cut down on the non essential stuff and live a minimal lifestyle while travelling. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Listen to this before you start a Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 15:43


    Today we discuss key factor to consider before stepping into entrepreneurship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    How to start a Subscription Box in Sri Lanka

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 16:01


    Today we discuss the thing i'm known for "subscription boxes". Here are my tips into starting a subscription box in Sri Lanka. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Spotify Marketing 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 16:59


    Long overdue 1st episode for 2021. Today we talk about how to market yourself as a musician on digital platforms and beyond. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Last Podcast of the Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 54:53


    Thank You for everyone who tuned into the podcast in 2020. This is last podcast of the year. I was interviewed by a 12 Year old entrepreneur Nethila Nimasath. There's a lot of positive advise and direction within this interview. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    How to Win 2021 as an Entrepreneur

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 75:44


    In this episode we discuss how to win 2021 as an entrepreneur. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Longest Marketing Campaign In Sri Lanka | ලන්කාවෙ දිගම මාකටින් කැම්පේන් එක

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 12:59


    I created the longest marketing campaign in Sri Lanka without mentioning the product for a year. ලන්කාවෙ දිගම මාකටින් කැම්පේන් එක මම කරා වෙලදබාන්ඩයේ නම නොකියා. Let's Dive deep into my thought process behind the campaign and how I planned it. This will definitely bring you value. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Happy Hour with Malinda Alahakoon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 85:24


    On today's episode I connect with tech genius and Science Geek Malinda Alahakoon of Tech Track and Illumination Podcast fame to talk about entrepreneurship, how to strike a balance and developing Sri Lanka. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

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    Quickest Path to Canadian Citizenship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 33:20


    Due to popular Demand I decided to bring self learnt immigration expert Harsha Sam to discuss further on how to achieve your Canadian Citizenship Dream. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

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    Life in Canada VS Life in UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 37:14


    Popular Immigration Podcast Harsha & Sofia interviewed me about my journey and my path to Canadian Citizenship. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

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    How to Take an Idea From a Rock to A Diamond

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 52:43


    In this episode we discuss how to take an idea from it's inception and polish it like a diamond to present it to your target audience. A lot of branding techniques and unique marketing methods are discussed in this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Let's Talk About Smart Thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 26:22


    In this episode I discuss smart thinking. I talk about my university days where i used smart thinking to get out of an issue which could have cost me my degree. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

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    How To Kick Down Doors & Break Barriers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 33:04


    This Podcast features a Q&A session I was invited for at Royal College Colombo 7 in 2018. There's a lot of key take aways from this and also it's an insight into my mind and thinking pattern 2 years ago. Please excuse the audio quality as it was grabbed from a cell phone. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    5 Factors that can take you to the finish line | දිනුම් කනුවට ලගාවෙන ක්‍රම 5ක්

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 13:42


    In this brand new episode we discuss how to get to finish line by following your goals. I discuss 5 Key important characteristics an entrepreneur should practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    The Guy who Started a successful business with the last $700 in his bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 41:59


    Today we visit another throwback interview from 2018 with the US based podcast "You Are Not A GOAT" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Taking Risks. Should you or Should you not?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 34:21


    Today we talk about taking risks. When should you take a risk? This is from the One Minute Motivation series. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Happy Hour with Sandun Nissanka

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 38:26


    Sandun Nissanka is a serial entrepreneur based in Orange County, California. Throughout the last four years, he has connected with various individuals to form a series of business startups. His academic background is in Intelligence and Cyber Operations. He also has experience in business development and entrepreneurship. Sandun is currently the President of AFQ Corporations, Vice President of LAVSH Consulting Co., and is also serving as the CEO of AFQ Records. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Build a Powerful Brand | සුපිරි brand එකක් හදන්නෙ කොහොමද?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 20:03


    Today's podcast is a must listen for entrepreneurs, musicians and hustlers. We talk about brand building and brand marketing, discuss strategies and tricks of the trade --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Happy Hour with David Luchow

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 41:12


    I went to Germany with only 15 Euros in my pocket. One of Germany's hottest audio engineers is Sri Lankan Born David Luchow. යූරො15ක් අතැතිව ජර්මනියට ගිය ලොව සුපතල ලන්කාවෙ වැඩ්ඩා. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    How to be successful fast | ඉක්මනින් දියුනු වෙන මාර්ගය

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 7:51


    Sucess is not a bed of roses but here are some tips to manage your business and be successful. ඉක්මන කොටයි. ඒත් හරියට සැලසුම් කරගත්තොත් ඉක්මනට සාර්ථක වෙන්න බැරි නෑ. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    5 Business Starter Tips | බිස්නස් ටිප්ස් 5ක්

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 5:05


    Starting out on your own is scary. The road ahead is unpredictable. Here are 5 steps to navigate the first few months of your new venture. ව්‍යාපාරයක් පටන් ගද්දි පොඩි බයක් අවදානමක් හිතට දැනෙන්න පුලුවන්.ඒව මගහැර ගන්නෙ කොහොමද කියලා බලමු. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

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    How to pitch your business to Investors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 23:00


    Let's discuss how to pitch your project or business to Investors to raise funds. I talk about my experiences preparing for Dragon's Den Pitch. Support this podcast with a monthly donation so we can create better, more engaging content for you - https://anchor.fm/kamaj/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    How to Reach out to Investors and Venture Capitalists

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 32:20


    Brand new original episode features my thoughts about how to reach out to Venture capitalists to fund raise for your business. I also discuss developing new business ideas and financial control. Support this podcast with a monthly donation so we can create better, more engaging content for you - https://anchor.fm/kamaj/support --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    The Everyday Entrepreneur | How to find balance & develop creative ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 41:26


    A right balance between business and creative is the key to any digital business. I sit down with Canadian Real Estate Mogul Carlo Batara on his podcast "Errday Entrepreneur" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

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    19 Questions with Kamaj Silva

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 9:35


    In this 2018 interview I sit on the hot seat to answer 19 burning questions about entrepreneurship, hustle and grind. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

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    How to find your destiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 14:31


    This is a question a lot of young people have. I addressed this in a 2018 interview I did with PULSE. Take a listen. Till I start recording some new episodes, here's some throwback wisdom. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

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    Digital Trends Invited me for an interview | Digital Trends මට ඉන්ටවිව් එකකට ඉන්වයිට් කරා

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 17:05


    Digital Trends is a Portland, Oregon-based tech news, lifestyle, and information website that publishes news, reviews, guides, how-to articles, descriptive videos and podcasts about technology and consumer electronics products. They invited me to talk about Sneakertub on their show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Throwback Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 28:07


    This Episode is from a 2018 Interview i did Fresh off the Dragon's Den pitch. Do you think my thinking pattern has changed? Let me know by sending me a voice note. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    My Early Life | මගෙ ඉස්සර කාලේ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 24:19


    This Podcast is from an interview i did with Danu Innasithamby on Buzz with Danu. I talk about my early life and how i dialled into my entrepreneurs mindset. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    5 Million Dollar Subscription Business. How I Built It | ඩොලර් මිලියන 5ක ව්‍යාපාරයක් ගොඩනැගූ හැටි.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 49:17


    I invested only $700 and today SNEAKERTUB valued at approximately 5 million dollars by Clearbanc. Here's how I did it --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    The Process & The Grind | කට්ට කාලා දියුනු වෙන්නෙ කොහොමද?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 26:27


    This episode gives you an insight into my process, the grind and what it takes to be successfull. දියුනු වෙද්දි භාධක කම්කටලු ගොඩක් එනවා. ඒවා balance කරන්නෙ කොහොමද කියලා අහලා බලමු. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Happy Hour with Boodee Keerthisena

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2020 43:15


    This Week on the podcast I chat with legendary filmmaker and entrepreneur best know for his restaurant chain Mathura and Krishna, Boodee Keerthisena. In 1987, he went to New York City to study film. He joined the film department to study film and television at the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan. His thesis, presented at his graduation in 1995, was the feature film Veils of Maya (Sihina Deshayen – 1993. The film won 31 awards in many festivals, including Best Director and Best Film. Since he returned to Sri Lanka in 1995, he has directed and produced over 100 TV commercials, more than 30 documentaries, two TV series, and many music videos. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Happy Hour with Big Doggy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 40:20


    Big Doggy, a veteran Sinhala Rapper in Sri Lanka joins the podcast to talk about his struggles, grind and what it takes to release an album in Sri Lanka. Big Doggy's Album Sthuthi is now out on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    How to Deal with Haters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 13:23


    Podcast Family! I'm back with a new episode after a short break. Let's catch on what i've been up to and let's talk about how to deal with pressure from external entities and haters :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    Happy Hour with Dr. Kalana Senaratne

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 42:41


    Kalana Senaratne is a distinguished columnist and researcher. Readers of Groundviews would be most familiar with his writing on the rise of militant Buddhism in Sri Lanka, though he has written consistently of issues of governance, rights, politics and religiosity since 2009. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    How to Build a Sustainable online business

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 30:48


    The title says it all. This week's episode is Part of an interview I did with an rising business youtube channel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

    How to Migrate to Canada - Happy Hour with Harsha Sam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 36:16


    In todays podcast I chat to Harsha Sam who is a youtuber specialized in immigration. Listen and learn about different Canadian Immigration program and also tips on how you can start your immigration process. Thank You for making "The Kamaj Show" the number 1 podcast in Sri Lanka on Apple Podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/discoverthefounder/message

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