The Intersection of Technology and Mentorship: Using Digital Tools to Empower Young People and Newcomers
Mentorship has always been a part of my life. Growing up as an immigrant in Canada, I learned early how powerful guidance and support can be in shaping someone’s path. My mother’s dedication to education and perseverance taught me that having someone believe in you and show you the way makes all the difference. Today, […]
Philanthropy in Action: How Small Annual Fundraising Efforts and Clothing Donations Create Global Impact
Giving back has been a central part of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up in Sri Lanka and later moving to Canada, I witnessed firsthand how support from others can transform a life. My mother raised five children on her own after my father passed away during the civil war. […]
Financial Literacy as a Gateway to Independence for Immigrant Families
When my family immigrated to Canada from Sri Lanka, we arrived with very little beyond hope and determination. I was nine years old, and my mother had just lost her husband during the civil war. She was suddenly responsible for raising four children in a country that was completely new to us. We relied on […]
Technology as an Equalizer: Opening Doors for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs in Canada
Technology has changed the way businesses are built, grown, and sustained. For me, its greatest impact is not just efficiency or speed. It is access. Technology has become one of the most powerful equalizers for underrepresented entrepreneurs in Canada, especially immigrants, newcomers, and those who start with limited resources. My perspective comes from lived experience. […]
How Emerging Technologies Are Changing Everyday Business
Technology has always fascinated me. Growing up, I watched the world evolve from simple tools and manual processes to digital systems and now to artificial intelligence, blockchain, and cloud computing. My journey from arriving in Canada as a child to co-founding Fintex Inc. has given me a front-row seat to how technology can transform not […]
Mentorship and Giving Back: Creating Opportunities for the Next Generation
I often reflect on my journey from a nine-year-old immigrant arriving in Canada to co-founding Fintex Inc. It was not an easy path. My father passed away during the civil war in Sri Lanka, leaving my mother to raise four children on her own. When we moved to Canada, life was uncertain. We moved frequently, […]