Impactr.

Founder × Investor: Navigating Growth & Opportunities

On 1st October (10.00 AM – 11.00 AM) at the Hatch Members Lounge, we bring together leading founders and investors to dive into startup challenges and cross-market growth strategies.

This open conversation will highlight the realities of scaling ventures, accessing capital, and building stronger founder–investor collaborations in Sri Lanka and beyond.

🎙 Speakers:
- Ayami Wanasinghe – Regional Director, Founder Institute
- Imal Kalutotage – Founder / Chairman, NCINGA
- Mangala Karunaratne – Founder, Calcey Technologies
- Dilshan Wirasekara – MD / CEO, First Capital

Moderator: Shamindra Kulamannage – Co-Founder, Echelon Media

🔗 RSVP now: https://luma.com/c7o8s3c1

✨Proudly powered by First Capital (Title Sponsor) and Orion City (Silver Sponsor), with the support of our amazing partners: Information Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka - ICTA | National Innovation Agency - Sri Lanka | Port City Colombo | Founder Institute | Impactr. | Lankan Angel Network | TiE Colombo | University of Sri Jayewardenepura | SriLankan Airlines | SLBA - Singapore Sri Lanka Business Association | LMD | Echelon Magazine, EconomyNext | Ada Derana 24, TV Derana, Pulse | SLASSCOM Sri Lanka | FOX 91.4 | ART Television - Sri Lanka's Number One English Channel | Sofia Colombo, Radisson Collection Resort, Galle, Orion City Hotel

On 29th September (11.45 AM – 12.30 PM) at the Hatch Members Lounge, we bring together policymakers, ecosystem builders, and global investors to shape the future of Sri Lanka’s startup economy.

A high-level conversation on enabling regulation, digital ID, capital access, and policy shifts that will power founders and funders alike — driving deeper public-private collaboration as Startup Nation takes flight.

🎙 Speakers:
Dr. Muditha Yapa – CIO, National Innovation Agency
Heminda Jayaweera – TRACE - Sri Lanka
Sachindra Samararatne – ICTA
Ms. Inoshini Perera – First Capital Holding PLC
Samantha Ranatunga – VSIS
Minal Cabraal – ADB Sri Lanka
Imran Furkan – Moderator, Tresync
🔗 RSVP & join us on Luma: https://luma.com/4oz07mec

Proudly powered by First Capital (Title Sponsor) and Orion City (Silver Sponsor), with the support of our amazing partners: Information Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka - ICTA | National Innovation Agency - Sri Lanka | Port City Colombo | Founder Institute | Impactr. | Lankan Angel Network | TiE Colombo | University of Sri Jayewardenepura | SriLankan Airlines | SLBA - Singapore Sri Lanka Business Association | LMD | Echelon Magazine, EconomyNext | Ada Derana 24, TV Derana, Pulse | SLASSCOM Sri Lanka | FOX 91.4 | ART Television - Sri Lanka's Number One English Channel | Sofia Colombo, Radisson Collection Resort, Galle, Orion City Hotel

If you’re not upgrading, you’re falling behind.
In 2025, the difference between thriving and struggling is simple: who’s learning and who’s not.

That’s why we’re launching “The Founder Workshop Series” – a hands-on, high-impact workshop series designed to help entrepreneurs, business owners, and founders master the skills that actually move the needle. From branding, digital marketing, AI, and business automation to innovation and growth hacking—this is where you sharpen your edge.

💡 Why join?
✅ Real-time, hands-on learning – work on YOUR business case, not just theory.
✅ Only 2.5 hours per session – get maximum impact with minimum time commitment.
✅ Industry experts, localized insights, & high-energy interactive sessions.
✅ Networking with founders & access to valuable learning resources.

🔥 First workshop drops this February! Seats are limited, and you don’t want to be the one hearing about it after everyone else levels up.

📩 Comment or DM “FOUNDER” to grab your exclusive spot now!