The Quest for Success
Welcome! Thanks for joining us on this journey. We are a father and son duo on the quest to find the formula to success, and understand what success means to different people. Our goal is to take a deep dive into people's stories and interview people from a range of backgrounds in this quest for success.
About us:
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.
Together, we are on the quest, the quest for success!
Episodes
125 episodes
Why Great Cities Aren't Measured By Their Skyscrapers | Dr Sarath Mataraarachchi
"To assess a city, look at the street level, not the skyline."In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Dr Sarath Mataraarachchi, an urban planner and academic whose life spans Sri Lanka and...
Why Compassion Beats Passion - Scott Chapman AM
He turned a $2 million fundraising auxiliary into a $62 million healthcare provider, without being a doctor or a pilot.In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Scott Chapman AM, former CEO ...
Why This Olympian Chose Purpose Over Prize Money | Rhydian Cowley
He collapsed with heatstroke at the World Championships. A year later, he won an Olympic bronze medal.In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Rhydian Cowley, a three-time Australian Olympi...
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The Accidental Cricketer - The Untold Story of Dimuth Karunaratne
He never wanted to play cricket. He became Sri Lanka's most successful Test opener.In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Dimuth Karunaratne, former Sri Lanka Test captain and one of the c...
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What It Really Takes to Build a Business Across Continents | Ben Evans
"Purpose is about building better lives." That philosophy has guided Ben Evans from his early years in Tasmania all the way to becoming CEO of COVA Group.In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down...
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From Paralympian to PhD: Hannah Macdougall's Journey of Resilience
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Dr Hannah Macdougall, a dual Paralympian turned researcher, for a deeply thoughtful conversation on mindset, resilience, and what it really takes to build a...
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When Everyone Runs One Way, You Should Stop and Think - George Armoyan Jr
"When everyone runs one way, you should stop and think." That's the investing philosophy that has shaped one of Canada's most successful family businesses.In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit dow...
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He Backed More Than 250 Startups Then Walked Away | Michael Batko
He backed more than 250 startups worth $4.5 billion. Then he walked away.In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Michael Batko, the former CEO of Startmate and co-founder of Hourglass AI, ...
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What a Serial Entrepreneur Learned About Living Longer | Tomaž Erjavec
What does it mean to truly succeed? For Tomaž Erjavec, the answer is simple: "Success is being alive and present."In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Tomaž Erjavec, a Slovenian serial ...
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The CEO Who Makes Sugar, Wine and Electricity – Sebastian Budeguer
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Sebastian Budeguer, CEO of Grupo Budeguer, for an insightful conversation on family business, leadership and building a legacy that spans generations.
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Why Smart People Said His Idea Would Fail – Mohan Murali’s Journey
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Mohan Murali, founder and CEO of Axletree Solutions, for an insightful conversation on entrepreneurship, resilience and building a global technology busines...
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Turning a Small Loan into a Multi-Million Dollar Empire - Souraabh Shaw
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Souraabh, Managing Director of MAKS Group, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership and building businesses that create lasting impa...
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Toilet Paper is Free. Why Aren't Period Products? Remy Tucker is changing that!
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Remy Tucker, founder of On the House, for an inspiring conversation about entrepreneurship, social impact and building a business that solves real-world pro...
A Life Well Lived - Remembering Nimal’s Legacy of Generosity and Purpose
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we come together to reflect on the life and legacy of our father and grandfather, Nimal. This is a deeply personal conversation for us, one that goes beyond success, business or achievement. It ...
Scaling a Legacy – Arthur Strommer on Manufacturing, AI and Modern Leadership
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Arthur Strommer, Vice President at MTE Thompson, for an insightful conversation on leadership, innovation and navigating the complexities of a family busine...
From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Bronte Campbell's Inspiring Story
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Bronte Campbell, four-time Olympic medallist, entrepreneur and CEO of Athletica, for a powerful conversation on resilience, discipline and life beyond elite...
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How Ash Jayasinha Reinvented Himself from Musician to Entrepreneur
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Ash Jayasinha, entrepreneur, musician and real estate innovator, for an inspiring conversation on success, resilience and the power of reinvention.A...
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Jeremy Cabral on AI, Scaling and What Founders Get Wrong
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Jeremy Cabral, co-founder of Finder.com, for a forward-thinking conversation on entrepreneurship, global scaling and the transformative power of AI....
Hospitality, Cricket and Giving Back – David Cruse’s Journey Through Life, Legacy and Relationships
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana travel to Melbourne to sit down with David Cruse, owner of Spicy Wicket restaurant in Glen Waverley and a beloved figure in Australia’s Sri Lankan community, for a warm a...
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He's 17 and Already Changing Education | Neth Dharmasiri
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Neth Dharmasiri, a 17-year-old entrepreneur and co-founder of Thadus Code Labs , for an inspiring conversation on innovation, education and creating impact ...
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You're Too Scared to Look Stupid...That's Why You're Stuck | Doone Roisin
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Doone Roisin shares her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur and podcaster, highlighting how her early life shaped her views on ambition, money and independence. ...
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He Left Music to Build an Agricultural Empire | Elias Chimely
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Elias Chimely, a Mexican entrepreneur in the agricultural space, for a deeply personal and inspiring conversation on self-discovery, creativity and redefini...
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The Man Building Sri Lanka's Future in Global Trade | Rohan Masakorala
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Rohan Masakorala, a leading voice in Sri Lanka’s logistics and international trade sector, for an insightful conversation on success, leadership and the fut...
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The Mindset That Wins Championships - Asanka Gurusingha
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Asanka Gurusinha, Sri Lankan cricket legend, for a powerful conversation on success, leadership and resilience. Drawing from his journey from humble beginni...
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100 Episodes Later - Reflecting on the Journey of The Quest For Success
In this special milestone episode of The Quest For Success Podcast, we take a moment to pause, reflect and look back on the incredible journey that has brought us to our 100th episode.Over the past two years, we have had the privilege o...
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