CAL Circle - Podcast

CAL
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Monthly

Welcome to CAL Circle, where we go beyond the numbers to uncover the people, stories, and ideas shaping Sri Lanka’s business landscape.

Episodes

  1. 10 Aug

    Perera & Sons: 120+ Years of Sri Lankan Heritage | CAL Circle with Avishka Perera

    Welcome to CAL Circle, where we go beyond the numbers to uncover the people, stories, and ideas shaping Sri Lanka’s business landscape. In our inaugural episode, we sit down with Avishka Perera to explore the story of Perera & Sons, a family business that has become a household name for over a century. From humble beginnings to a nationwide brand, Avishka shares insights on heritage, innovation, and what it takes to carry a legacy forward in a modern market. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, an investor, or simply curious about the minds behind Sri Lanka’s biggest brands, this conversation is packed with inspiration. Watch, learn, and be inspired.

    Perera & Sons: 120+ Years of Sri Lankan Heritage | CAL Circle with Avishka Perera

  2. 27 May

    The Sweet Success of Maliban: A 4th Generation Journey from a Tea Kiosk to Global Icon | CAL Circle

    Maliban began with a boy, a tea kiosk, and a founding philosophy that quality was the only currency worth building on. Seventy years later, the brand ships 25 million packets of biscuits a month to markets across six continents. In this episode of the CAL Circle, Hashila Fernando — fourth-generation member of the Maliban family and the person now leading its next chapter — traces the arc of a business that has outlasted generations of competition, economic turbulence, and shifting markets. She speaks about her great-grandfather's founding ethos, what it means to carry a legacy into a room full of Gen Z consumers, and why the company's most recent strategic moves have been its most ambitious. Capital Alliance (CAL) has been a leader in Sri Lanka’s investment landscape for 26 years. Explore our full range of investment solutions at https://calonline.lk/ or download the CAL Online Mobile App on iOS | Android https://cal.lk/app/ and begin investing seamlessly) 📌 Subscribe to CAL Circle for more conversations with Sri Lanka’s business leaders.

    The Sweet Success of Maliban: A 4th Generation Journey from a Tea Kiosk to Global Icon | CAL Circle

  3. 27 Feb

    The Story of Dilmah | From Going Door to Door Selling Tea, to Taking Sri Lanka Global | CAL Circle

    One of the most iconic brands to have shaped Sri Lanka's identity, Dilmah has grown from a humble enterprise into a name recognized across 104 countries. What began over 40 years ago has evolved into far more than just a brand; it has become a symbol of Sri Lankan pride on the world stage. In this episode, we sit down with Amrit Fernando, a third-generation member of the Fernando family, to talk about the journey so far and what lies ahead for Dilmah. 📌 Subscribe to CAL Circle for more conversations with Sri Lanka’s business leaders.

    The Story of Dilmah | From Going Door to Door Selling Tea, to Taking Sri Lanka Global | CAL Circle

  4. 17/10/2025

    Building a Legacy: Innovation, Family & the Phoenix Story with Anam Omar - CAL Circle

    From humble beginnings to becoming a household name in Sri Lanka, Phoenix Plastics has shaped how we live, work, and consume. In this episode, Anam Omar shares how innovation, design, and the strength of family built one of the country’s most iconic brands — while navigating the balance of motherhood and leadership. 🎙️ Watch the full episode of The CAL Circle now — where Sri Lanka’s most dynamic leaders share the stories behind their success.

    Building a Legacy: Innovation, Family & the Phoenix Story with Anam Omar - CAL Circle

  5. 12/09/2025

    Jetwing Hotels: Building a Legacy in Sri Lankan Hospitality | CAL Circle with Dmitri Cooray

    Welcome to CAL Circle, where we go beyond the numbers to uncover the people, stories, and ideas shaping Sri Lanka’s business landscape. Building a legacy: Dmitri Cooray of Jetwing Hotels on where it all started and where it’s headed. In this episode of CAL Circle, the Managing Director of Jetwing Hotels and third generation in the business shares how it all began, and how Jetwing continues to grow as a leader in Sri Lanka’s hospitality industry. 📌 Subscribe to CAL Circle for more conversations with Sri Lanka’s business leaders.

    Jetwing Hotels: Building a Legacy in Sri Lankan Hospitality | CAL Circle with Dmitri Cooray
  • 5 Episodes

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Welcome to CAL Circle, where we go beyond the numbers to uncover the people, stories, and ideas shaping Sri Lanka’s business landscape.

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  • Creator
    CAL
  • Episodes
    5