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Jam is an experienced founder with over 18 years of experience. He is passionate about helping businesses overcome their supply-chain challenges and achieve success. He is in his final year of the Harvard OPM program where he is deepening his knowledge and network.

Dylan is a renewable energy engineer turned entrepreneur, currently working on building a community based equipment rental platform. He recently completed the Stanford ignite program, a business and entrepreneurship course where he found his love for the startup hustle.

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The Failure You're Avoiding is Your Biggest Loss - Mangala Siriwardhane

January 08, 2026 • Dylan Pathirana and Jamitha Pathirana • Season 1 • Episode 90

In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Mangala Siriwardhane, CEO of Bdynamic Logistics, reflects on a deeply personal and grounded definition of success. Drawing from his journey across non-profit work, corporate life and entrepreneurship, Mangala shares how success has evolved for him from external milestones to inner peace, happiness and meaningful relationships.

He speaks about the influence of his early life experiences, the discipline and values they instilled, and how working in NGOs shaped his understanding of purpose and motivation. Mangala offers honest insights into the realities of entrepreneurship, from taking risks and learning through failure to building trust through consistency and clarity. He also highlights the importance of listening, nurturing strong relationships and creating a team culture that attracts like-minded individuals.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that success is not just about growth and scale, but about staying grounded while navigating challenges. Mangala’s vision for the future centres on sustainable business growth, deeper community impact and maintaining balance in both personal and professional life.

Key Takeaways

• Success evolves from material milestones to inner peace.
• Happiness plays a key role in motivating yourself and others.
• Early life experiences shape values and discipline.
• Non-profit work teaches the importance of purpose and motivation.
• Trust is built through consistency and clarity in relationships.
• Entrepreneurship involves risk-taking and learning from failure.
• Corporate experience provides valuable lessons for business ownership.
• A strong team culture attracts aligned and committed people.
• Listening is essential for understanding customers and building trust.
• Long-term goals include scaling the business and creating community impact.

Connect with Mangala Siriwardhane

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mangala-mal-siriwardhane-12ba9720

B dynamic Logistics: https://www.bdynamiclogistics.com.au/

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