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Kamaj Silva 67 episodes Latest Jan 24, 2024

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, featuring interviews with founders and industry leaders. The podcast offers a backstage pass to the entrepreneurial arena, providing wisdom and strategies for success. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a startup enthusiast, tune in to uncover the secrets and stories that shape modern entrepreneurs.

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Jake Karls: I responded to a lawsuit with a Diss Track! Jan 24, 2024 00:26:39 "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 t

Jobs in the UK | My Life Story Part 1 May 10, 2023 00:33:46 In this episode we chat about my life in the UK. How I started as a student and

Tourism - Mexico vs Sri Lanka May 6, 2023 00:25:13 Kamaj Show Podcast is back. I will be talking about different subject on each episode. On today's episode we discuss Tourism.

How To Start a Business You Love? | Passion To Business With Kamaj Silva Mar 25, 2023 00:33:55 Kamaj Meets the team at SimpleBooks. How To Start a Business You Love? | Passion To Business With Kamaj Silva

Kamaj with Hasalaka Thushara Mar 24, 2023 00:54:05 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.

Peoples Pharmacy - New Social Business Idea Jun 24, 2022 00:11:36 My pitch to open a charitable Pharmacy which gives the citizens in need access to basic medication

Tools I use to manage my busineeses | ව්‍යාපාර සාරථකම කරගන්න මම පාවිච්චි කරන Tools Jan 14, 2022 00:27:49 Let's chat about the tools I use to make my life easy as an entrepreneur 

How to be a successful Entrepreneur | සාර්ථක ව්‍යාවසායකයෙක් වෙන හැටි Dec 28, 2021 00:26:32 On today's episode I discuss 10 Key Characteristics of a successful Entrepreneur.

Mental Health & Entrepreneurship Dec 20, 2021 00:17:50 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. 

My Life Story - Part 1 Jun 29, 2021 00:24:02 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 ⏲️

Are You an Entrepreneur? Jun 28, 2021 00:11:32 How to recognize the entrepreneur in you.

How to master Certainty in uncertain times May 21, 2021 00:13:25 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.

Yohani Cyber Bullying Controversy & Social Media Ethics May 19, 2021 00:10:50 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.

Get Your Mind Right For Post-Covid Success May 18, 2021 00:22:52 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 

Happy Hour - Binario 12 Mar 3, 2021 00:32:26 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.

Listen to this before you start a Business Mar 1, 2021 00:15:43 Today we discuss key factor to consider before stepping into entrepreneurship.

How to start a Subscription Box in Sri Lanka Feb 27, 2021 00:16:01 Today we discuss the thing i'm known for "subscription boxes". Here are my tips into starting a subscription box in Sri Lanka.

Spotify Marketing 101 Feb 26, 2021 00:16:59 Long overdue 1st episode for 2021. Today we talk about how to market yourself as a musician on digital platforms and beyond.

Last Podcast of the Year Dec 30, 2020 00:54:53 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.

How to Win 2021 as an Entrepreneur Dec 23, 2020 01:15:44 In this episode we discuss how to win 2021 as an entrepreneur.

Longest Marketing Campaign In Sri Lanka | ලන්කාවෙ දිගම මාකටින් කැම්පේන් එක Dec 5, 2020 00:12:59 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.

Happy Hour with Malinda Alahakoon Dec 1, 2020 01:25:24 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.

Quickest Path to Canadian Citizenship Nov 24, 2020 00:33:20 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.

Life in Canada VS Life in UK Nov 21, 2020 00:37:14 Popular Immigration Podcast Harsha & Sofia interviewed me about my journey and my path to Canadian Citizenship.

How to Take an Idea From a Rock to A Diamond Nov 16, 2020 00:52:43 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.

Let's Talk About Smart Thinking Nov 13, 2020 00:26:22 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.

How To Kick Down Doors & Break Barriers Nov 12, 2020 00:33:04 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.

5 Factors that can take you to the finish line | දිනුම් කනුවට ලගාවෙන ක්‍රම 5ක් Nov 11, 2020 00:13:42 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.

The Guy who Started a successful business with the last $700 in his bank Nov 10, 2020 00:41:59 Today we visit another throwback interview from 2018 with the US based podcast "You Are Not A GOAT"

Taking Risks. Should you or Should you not? Nov 7, 2020 00:34:21 Today we talk about taking risks. When should you take a risk? This is from the One Minute Motivation series.

Happy Hour with Sandun Nissanka Nov 4, 2020 00:38:26 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 LAV

Build a Powerful Brand | සුපිරි brand එකක් හදන්නෙ කොහොමද? Nov 3, 2020 00:20:03 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

Happy Hour with David Luchow Nov 3, 2020 00:41:12 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.

How to be successful fast | ඉක්මනින් දියුනු වෙන මාර්ගය Nov 3, 2020 00:07:51 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.

5 Business Starter Tips | බිස්නස් ටිප්ස් 5ක් Nov 3, 2020 00:05:05 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.

How to pitch your business to Investors Oct 29, 2020 00:23:00 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

How to Reach out to Investors and Venture Capitalists Oct 28, 2020 00:32:20 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

The Everyday Entrepreneur | How to find balance & develop creative ideas Oct 28, 2020 00:41:26 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"

19 Questions with Kamaj Silva Oct 28, 2020 00:09:35 In this 2018 interview I sit on the hot seat to answer 19 burning questions about entrepreneurship, hustle and grind.

How to find your destiny Oct 28, 2020 00:14:31 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.

Digital Trends Invited me for an interview | Digital Trends මට ඉන්ටවිව් එකකට ඉන්වයිට් කරා Oct 26, 2020 00:17:05 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.

Throwback Episode Oct 26, 2020 00:28:07 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.

My Early Life | මගෙ ඉස්සර කාලේ Oct 26, 2020 00:24:19 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.

5 Million Dollar Subscription Business. How I Built It | ඩොලර් මිලියන 5ක ව්‍යාපාරයක් ගොඩනැගූ හැටි. Oct 25, 2020 00:49:17 I invested only $700 and today SNEAKERTUB valued at approximately 5 million dollars by Clearbanc. Here's how I did it

The Process & The Grind | කට්ට කාලා දියුනු වෙන්නෙ කොහොමද? Oct 25, 2020 00:26:27 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.

Happy Hour with Boodee Keerthisena Oct 22, 2020 00:43:15 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 Deshaye

Happy Hour with Big Doggy Oct 21, 2020 00:40:20 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.

How to Deal with Haters Oct 2, 2020 00:13:23 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 :)

Happy Hour with Dr. Kalana Senaratne Aug 30, 2020 00:42:41 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.

How to Build a Sustainable online business Aug 17, 2020 00:30:48 The title says it all. This week's episode is Part of an interview I did with an rising business youtube channel.

How to Migrate to Canada - Happy Hour with Harsha Sam Jul 30, 2020 00:36:16 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.

How to find True Happiness Jul 28, 2020 00:36:01 Todays Podcast is a session i did at University of Colombo's Insight 2020 moderated by Sharon Mascarenhas. In this episode i dive deep into how i found happiness and how you can do the same.

How to Invest in yourself Jul 26, 2020 00:23:08 On todays episode I discuss how I invested in myself and how you can do the same. Also listen to the episode for new job opportunities with SNEAKERTUB.

Happy Hour with MANASICK (Drill Team) Jul 21, 2020 00:42:45 On today's episode I sit down with popular Sri Lankan Hip Hop Artist Manasick to talk about his journey and how to market yourself as a rapper.

Let's Talk about Sex with Kapila Rasnayake | Happy Hour Jul 15, 2020 00:41:12 On this weeks Happy Hour episode, we talk about Sex Education, domestic violence and the issues LGBTQ communities face with social activist Kapila Rasnayake

Ratta - Happy Hour with Kamaj Jul 6, 2020 00:35:30 Ratta talks to Kamaj about his rise as a social media influencer and his path to success. This is a must hear episode for all hustlers.

How to Build and Elevate your Personal Brand Jun 27, 2020 00:12:46 In todays episode I discuss the do's and dont's when building a personal brand. I discuss dress codes, what we should stay away from on social media.

My Life Story - From a trouble maker to an entrepreneur Jun 23, 2020 01:20:44 I sit down with Channa Vlogs to talk about my early life as a trouble maker and my transition into an entrepreneur. You will hear bunch of content tips, marketing tips and brand building tips throughout the conversation.

Happy Hour with Costa Jun 15, 2020 00:41:38 On this episode of Happy Hour I speak to hip hop superstar Prathap Costa AKA Costa. We chat about his career, marketing strategies and how to deal with haters. Check out my new song right here - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3zSp5lmkxivYqarPwFbXEk

How to Create Quality Content and Build a Quality Audience Jun 12, 2020 00:19:44 We discuss the age old question quality vs quantity in content form in todays podcast. What is better a quality audience or tons of views from a not-so-quality audience.

The Best Advice You will Ever Get Jun 11, 2020 00:18:09 This podcast is from an interview I did in Sri Lanka about hard work, hustle and how to make it.

How to build an Empire Doing What You Love Jun 8, 2020 01:13:11 This episode is from an interview I did with Jayawaves who is a young up and coming podcaster. I go deep into who I am, where I started and my winning mindset. My definition of empire might be different from yours. My happiness is my empire not my bank balance. Checkout the video version on his channel - https://youtu.be/3jnpp4qi2fU

Happy Hour with Mihindu Ariyaratne Jun 8, 2020 00:42:49 This week I sit down Sri Lankan Rockstar Mihindu Ariyaratne to discuss his grind and hustle to fame. We talk about Sri Lankan copyright law and how some producers take advantage of loopholes. This is a must listen for all aspiring musicians.

How to Story-tell Through Your Brand Jun 6, 2020 00:26:34 In this episode I discuss how to do branding the correct way. We discuss creative strategies and tricks I used when building my brand MILK Toronto. I also discuss how to create a brand story, aesthetic and direction.

Happy Hour with MYHUB Dilshan Jun 3, 2020 01:14:26 This is the happy hour where I speak to happiest individuals who love what they do. On todays episode I feature entrepreneur & youtuber Dilshan Abeygunawardana and touch upon subjects including happiness, youtube and haters.

How I built a Million Dollar Business Jun 1, 2020 00:23:16 Today I talk about how I built SNEAKERTUB from ground up and how I scaled it to $250K revenue business in the first year. I dive deep into some of the specific areas in a subscription business.

My Entrepreneur Journey and Start of SNEAKERTUB May 31, 2020 00:38:41 Today on the first episode of the podcast I talk about my life and how I created SNEAKERTUB.

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