The Quest for Success

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 entrepreneur who has spent his career building at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and longevity. From spotting his first business opportunity...

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. Sebastian shares his journey from growing up on a family farm in Argentina to leading one of the country's most diversified agricultural groups. Reflecting...

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 business from the ground up. Mohan shares his remarkable journey from being an early internet innovator in India to establishing a successful fintech company in th...

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 impact. Souraabh shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to leading a diversified business group operating across multiple industries. Reflecting o...

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 problems. Remy shares her remarkable journey from working as a midwife to launching On the House, an innovative advertising platform that uses smart vending ma...

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 is about a man who lived with humility, gave without expectation and shaped our understanding of what it truly means to live a meaningful life. Nimal’s jour...

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 business in the evolving automotive industry. Arthur shares his journey from growing up in Brazil to stepping into a leadership role within one of the country’s e...

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 sport. Bronte shares her incredible journey from growing up in Malawi to becoming one of Australia’s most accomplished swimmers, reflecting on the sacrific...

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. Ash shares his journey from his early years in Sri Lanka to building successful ventures in Australia, reflecting on the experiences that shaped his mindset and ent...

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. Jeremy shares his journey from an early passion for technology to building Finder.com into a global comparison platform used by millions. He reflects on the mindse...

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 and heartfelt conversation on hospitality, relationships and giving without expectation. David shares his journey from a childhood spent moving across Sri La...

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 from a young age. Neth shares his journey from a curious young student in Sri Lanka to building a tech-driven venture in Australia, driven by his passion fo...

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. Her path reflects a willingness to challenge traditional career norms and step boldly into entrepreneurship. She redefines success as more than financial in...

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 redefining success.   Elias shares his unconventional journey from his early passion for music to building innovative ventures in agriculture, highlighting how crea...

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 future of the maritime industry. Rohan shares his journey from his early life to becoming a key figure in global logistics, reflecting on how his experiences a...

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 beginnings to becoming a key figure in Sri Lanka’s historic 1996 World Cup victory, Asanka shares how his definition of success has been shaped by discipline, team...

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 of sitting down with inspiring individuals from different walks of life at our home studio, across various states in Australia and even in different countries aroun...

Unlock the incredible resilience and relentless drive of Liesl Tesch a 7 times Paralympian and two times gold medalist, inspiring MP, and trailblazer breaking barriers in sport and politics. Discover how overcoming a life-changing injury propelled her to challenge societal boundaries and serve her community with passion and authenticity. Most people give up when faced with daunting obstacles. Lies...

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 powerful conversation on redefining success beyond material wealth. Josef shares his belief that true success lies in achieving what money cannot buy - personal fulfillment, meaningful experiences and the growth of his family. Drawing from his u...

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 conversation on resilience, personal growth and redefining success. Drawing from a challenging childhood and life-altering experiences, Allan shares how his definition of success has been shaped by overcoming adversity and finding strength through di...

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 conversation on success, family values and sustainable growth. Drawing from his upbringing in a large joint family and his leadership journey in a multi-generational enterprise, Harsh shares how his definition of success centres on health, gra...

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 enterprise and long-term impact. Drawing from his upbringing in a large family and his journey as an entrepreneur and investor, Suresh shares how his definition of success centres on peace, purpose and freedom rather than material achievement alone....

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 Jaynish Dodhia to unpack a life built on values, relationships, and bold bets. From growing up in a business-oriented family to leading diversified ventures across real estate, retail and hospitality - including acquisitions of historic hotel...

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. Drawing from his journey from a working-class upbringing in England to a respected career in the retail industry, Mark shares how his definition of success has evolved beyond professional titles to focus on contentment, relationships and being a g...

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 impact, fairness and meaningful change. Drawing from his journey from a technical background in AI to entrepreneurship, Chi shares how success for him is measured by the positive difference his work creates in the world. He speaks about growing...