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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…
Episodes
The Quest for SuccessKelly Veit - Never the Biggest, Always the Best
In 1996, Kelly Veit applied to be a dispatcher at Veit and was told she didn't get the job. A week later they called back, and today she is the CEO of the…
The Quest for SuccessVintage Values, Tomorrow's Technology - Parneet Swani
What happens when a seventh generation spice trader, who once formulated pesticides for Australian fruit farmers, goes back to the family business and decides…
The Quest for SuccessYour Starting Point Doesn't Decide Your Finish - Dulat Tastekey
What does it take to go from a small village in eastern Kazakhstan, speaking only Kazakh, to building one of the country's largest non-bank lenders? We sat…
The Quest for SuccessWhat It Really Takes to Become a World Champion | Jeff Horn
“I got bullied every single day. But I made a decision that it wasn’t going to define me. It was going to fuel me.” Jeff Horn’s journey from a quiet kid who…
The Quest for SuccessHe Went to 4 Olympics. Then He Changed What He Was Playing For - Hugo Inglis
"Success is shown through the people you surround yourself with." In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Hugo…
The Quest for SuccessFrom Pro Surfer to Startup Founder: Jevon Le Roux's Journey
Most founders start with a solution and go looking for a problem. Jevon Le Roux says it should be the other way around. In this episode of The Quest for…
The Quest for SuccessFrom Engineer to CEO: How Cristina Marques Took Over the Family Business
"Success means you are free to choose." In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Cristina Marques for an honest…
The Quest for SuccessSuccess Is Not What You Own. It's How Content You Are.
"Success is satisfaction with what you are and have." In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Buddhist monk Ven…
The Quest for SuccessThe Zero to One Mindset That's Changing Sri Lanka | Jeevan Gnanam
He inherited a family legacy. Then he rebuilt it from zero to one. In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with…
The Quest for SuccessWhy 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…
The Quest for SuccessWhy 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…
The Quest for SuccessWhy 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…
The Quest for SuccessThe 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…
The Quest for SuccessWhat 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…
The Quest for SuccessFrom 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…
The Quest for SuccessWhen 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…
The Quest for SuccessHe 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…
The Quest for SuccessWhat 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…
The Quest for SuccessThe 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…
The Quest for SuccessWhy 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…
The Quest for SuccessTurning 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…
The Quest for SuccessToilet 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…
The Quest for SuccessA 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…
The Quest for SuccessScaling 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…
The Quest for SuccessFrom 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…
The Quest for SuccessHow 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…
The Quest for SuccessJeremy 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…
The Quest for SuccessHospitality, 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…
The Quest for SuccessHe'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…
The Quest for SuccessYou'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…
The Quest for SuccessHe 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…
The Quest for SuccessThe 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…
The Quest for SuccessThe 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…
The Quest for Success100 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…
The Quest for SuccessTwo Gold Medals and a Seat in Parliament | Liesl Tesch's Journey
Unlock the incredible resilience and relentless drive of Liesl Tesch a 7 times Paralympian and two times gold medalist, inspiring MP, and trailblazer breaking…
The Quest for SuccessUnbreakable Mindset: Josef Rubin’s Journey from Favela to Entrepreneurial Impact
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sits down with Josef Rubin, a Brazilian entrepreneur, mentor and investor, for a…
The Quest for SuccessHow Allan Brown's Difficult Past Made Him a Better Coach and Leader?
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sit down with Allan Brown, coach and leader, for a deeply moving and honest…
The Quest for SuccessAn Inside Look At India's Manufacturing Future With Harsh Bansal
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sits down with Harsh Bansal, Managing Director of BMW Industries, for a thoughtful…
The Quest for SuccessThe Mentorship Secret Behind Lasting Family Enterprises – Suresh Mutha
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Jam and Dylan Pathirana sits down with Suresh Mutha for a reflective conversation on success, family…
The Quest for SuccessThe Long Game: Relationships, Resilience & Results - Jaynish Dodhia
What does real success look like when it’s built on values, relationships, and long-term thinking? In this conversation, we sit down with global entrepreneur…
The Quest for SuccessFrom Working-Class Roots to Retail Leader - Mark Newman
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Mark Newman for a thoughtful conversation on success, leadership and personal growth…
The Quest for SuccessMonths of Work, Minutes of AI: The New Reality - Chi Zhang
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Chi Zhang, Co-founder and CEO of Neur World, reflects on a purpose-driven definition of success rooted in…
The Quest for SuccessSuccess Isn't What You Think It Is | Clive Burcham
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Clive Burcham, serial entrepreneur and philanthropist, reflects on an evolving and deeply personal definition…
The Quest for SuccessThe Failure You're Avoiding is Your Biggest Loss - Mangala Siriwardhane
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Mangala Siriwardhane, CEO of Bdynamic Logistics, reflects on a deeply personal and grounded definition of…
The Quest for SuccessWhy This Investment Banker Chose Purpose Over Profit - Dr. Toyin Sanni's Story
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Dr. Toyin F. Sanni shares her inspiring journey from a young girl growing up in Nigeria to becoming a leading…
The Quest for SuccessThe Power of Storytelling in Business - Lessons from Sarah-Jane Kurtini
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Sarah-Jane Kurtini shares her inspiring journey from co-founding Tiny Beans to launching her latest venture…
The Quest for SuccessFrom Birdwatching To Boardrooms - Kirk Hardie
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Kirk Hardie shares his unique journey from a background in ecology to building a career in the finance and…
The Quest for SuccessPositivity That Performs - Shital Daftari’s Growth Mindset
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Shital Daftari shares her extraordinary journey from a simple upbringing in India to building a thriving…
The Quest for SuccessTransforming Lives Through Compassion - Binara Dharmawardana’s Journey as a Social Entrepreneur
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Binara Dharmawardana opens up about his remarkable path as a social entrepreneur and the founder of CDF, a…
The Quest for SuccessThe Power of Introspection - Yining Wang's Guide to Success
In this thought-provoking episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Yining Wang dives into the deeply personal side of entrepreneurship - the identity shifts…
The Quest for SuccessFrom Lawyer to Laughter: Journey of Identity, Courage and Comedy - Sashi Perera
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, comedian Sashi Perera opens up about her bold leap from a stable legal career to becoming one of the most…
The Quest for SuccessExploring the Art of Storytelling with Nigel Lopez-McBean
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Nigel Lopez-McBean, an Emmy-nominated producer and storyteller, uncovers how creativity, diversity and…
The Quest for SuccessInnovating for a Sustainable Future - Nick Hazell
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Nick Hazell shares his incredible journey from a corporate career in aerospace and food innovation to…
The Quest for SuccessFrom Engineering to Investment: Luis Felipe Amaral’s Journey of Resilience and Growth
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, Luis Felipe Amaral shares his inspiring journey from an upbringing defined by resilience and adaptability to…
The Quest for SuccessFrom Sri Lanka to the Big Screen - Thevin Gamage’s Journey
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, independent filmmaker Thevin Gamage shares his remarkable journey from a disciplined upbringing in Sri Lanka…
The Quest for SuccessThe CEO Who Empowers Everyone to Shine - Jocelyn See
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Jocelyn See, CEO of Landlite Philippines, whose journey from homemaker to successful…
The Quest for SuccessFrom Mowing Lawns to Building an Empire - The Entrepreneurial Journey of Jim Penman
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Jim Penman, the founder of Jim’s Group, one of Australia’s most recognisable and trusted…
The Quest for SuccessHow Great Leaders Put People First Every Time - Guy Peixoto
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Guy Peixoto, a serial entrepreneur from Brazil whose story is as much about resilience as it…
The Quest for SuccessShe Left Her Stable Career to Fight Homelessness - Danielle Schutte
In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit down with Danielle Schutte, CEO of We Are Mobilise, whose inspiring journey from management consulting…
The Quest for SuccessWhy Happiness Is the KPI That Matters - Dr. Dorian von Freyhold
Redefining Success with Dr. Dorian von Freyhold: From Global Upbringing to Consulting & Private Equity In this episode of The Quest for Success Podcast, we sit…