The 6ixcast

In this episode of The 6IXCAST, we’re joined by Mike Schill, CEO and Co-Founder of Full Circle Agency, former top producer at Grant Cardone, and former Division 1 athlete at Florida State University, for a powerful conversation on ambition, personal branding, sales discipline, and building a life with lasting impact. Drawing on his personal journey from being adopted at a young age to building a c...

In this episode of The 6IXCAST, we’re joined by Dr. Murat Kristal — Professor at the Schulich School of Business, Executive Director of the Institute of Digital Business, and Program Director of the Schulich Tech MBA — to explore one of the most misunderstood topics of our time: Artificial Intelligence. Drawing on his expertise in analytics, machine learning, and digital transformation, Murat chal...

In this episode of The 6IXCAST, we’re joined by Pam Laycock -Corporate Director, President of the Schulich Global Alumni Network, and former C-suite executive and Chief of Staff at Torstar - to unpack what it really takes to lead through continuous disruption. Drawing on a 32-year career across media, digital transformation, eCommerce, governance, and the boardroom, Pam shares hard-earned insights...

Maria Shibaeva-Escarraga, Award-Winning Educator, TEDx & Harvard Speaker, former P&G Brand Director, and Faculty at the University of Toronto, joins Waruna Kulawansha for an insightful conversation on what it truly takes to thrive in today’s evolving professional world. In this episode, Maria shares her global career journey and unpacks how professionals can build intentional yet flexible...

Ashley Konson, Award-Winning Educator, Marketing Professor, and Brand Expert, joins Waruna Kulawansha for a deep, thought-provoking conversation on branding as a core business strategy, not just a marketing function. This episode is a masterclass on how modern brands grow, why penetration, not loyalty, is the real driver of scale, and how leaders should think about brand building in an AI-driven,...

Chandra De Keyser (CEO) and Ashish Malpani (CGO) of Voicera joined Waruna Kulawansha for a virtual fireside chat exploring how artificial intelligence can be built with sincerity, emotional intelligence, and trust at its core. In this episode, the conversation unpacks how leaders can responsibly scale AI-driven products while navigating global teams, evolving user expectations, and the constant te...

Brandon Johnson, technology leader, digital product management expert, and culinary enthusiast, joins Waruna Kulawansha for a wide-ranging conversation on how businesses are (and aren’t) successfully adopting AI and digital innovation in today’s uncertain economic climate. Drawing from over a decade of experience leading digital products and transformations across for-profit and nonprofit sectors,...

Waruna Kulawansha welcomes Shay Nulman, Co-founder and CFO of Mantaro Capital Corp., for a wide-ranging conversation on life, leadership, and long-term success. In this episode, Shay shares his journey through venture capital, banking, and entrepreneurship—reflecting on how discipline, mindset, and true purpose shape both personal fulfillment and professional growth. The discussion moves seamlessl...

Subodha Senevirathne, Founder & CEO of Sharpline Mechanical, joins Waruna Kulawansha, CEO of 6IXSENSES, for a candid conversation on entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and the mindset required to build and sustain a business. In this episode, Waruna and Subodha unpack the realities of starting and running a company, beyond the headlines and success stories, to explore the challenges, trade-offs, a...

CEO of 6IXSENSES Waruna Kulawansha sits with Aleem Visram -Founder, Transform Financial. They discuss a range of topics related to the dynamic social media age, and Aleem shares his strategies for staying ahead of the curve. They dive deep into the new post-pandemic trends in social media, emerging apps among Gen Z, user-generated content, and how to position a social media strategy with a busines...

CEO of 6IXSENSES, Waruna Kulawansha chatting with Mike Magnacca - VP of Marketing, Corl, on the definition of brand, the role of user perception and the difference between the product and service-based brands and how technology influences it. Mike also speaks about starting your brand journey and the importance of a clear value proposition and the customer experience. 

Waruna and Kithmini from 6IXSENSES are chatting with Dom Braun, CEO of Lykke Business on predictions, regulations and the economic implications of Fintech and Blockchain. 

Description: Naren Balakrishnan Partner at Grant Thornton LLP discussing startup and VC funding, government grants, research and tax credits available for the Canadian startups with Waruna Kulawansha (CEO of 6IXSENSES) and Kithmini Palihapitiya (Director of Marketing & Communication of 6IXSENSES)

Roshni is discussing entrepreneurship, female business leadership being a member of the visible minority, the differences between start-up cultures between Toronto and the US, rebounding small-medium businesses post-COVID, bringing ideas to life and many insightful topics with Waruna Kulawansha (CEO of 6IXSENSES) and Kithmini Palihapitiya (Director of Marketing & Communication of 6IXSENSES)

We sit down with the COO of Lauft, Jesse Sharratt, about the social impact of technology and how it can bring together more people. In part 5 of this episode, Jesse will be talking about how there's no one right way to innovate.

We sit down with the COO of Lauft, Jesse Sharratt, about the social impact of technology and how it can bring together more people. In part 4 of this episode, Jesse will be talking about how there's no one right way to innovate.

We sit down with the COO of Lauft, Jesse Sharratt, about the social impact of technology and how it can bring together more people. In part 3 of this episode, Jesse will be talking about how there's no one right way to innovate.

We sit down with the COO of Lauft, Jesse Sharratt, about the social impact of technology and how it can bring together more people. In part 2 of this episode, Jesse will be talking about how there's no one right way to innovate.

We sit down with the COO of Lauft, Jesse Sharratt, about the social impact of technology and how it can bring together more people. In part 1 of this episode, Jesse will be talking about how there's no one right way to innovate.

This is part 3 and the final part of Episode 5 where the CEO of 6IXSENSES goes over his entrepreneurial journey so far. Waruna speaks on what led him to technology, and his thirst for creativity and innovation.

This is part 2 of Episode 5 where the CEO of 6IXSENSES goes over his entrepreneurial journey so far. Waruna speaks on what led him to technology, and his thirst for creativity and innovation. The last and final part of this episode will be coming shortly, so stay tuned!

In this episode of the 6IXCAST, the CEO of 6IXSENSES goes over his entrepreneurial journey so far. Waruna speaks on what led him to technology, and his thirst for creativity and innovation. This is part 1 of 3, so stay tuned for the next two parts.

Ever wonder if your company should get into influencer marketing? Should you start a business TikTok account for your company? In this episode, Rayah and Kithimini from 6IXSENSES discuss social media marketing, and how it can be used to grow any sized business.

This is part 2 of our interview with Anesu Machoko, the CEO of MetaDigital Tech. It is a continuation of a discussion on how he quit his job and pursued being an entrepreneur in launching his business.

This episode is part 1 of 2, where we talk with Anesu Machoko, the CEO of MetaDigital Tech. We discuss how he quit his job and pursued being an entrepreneur in launching his business.