Miller from Polar joins us in this episode to discuss the fusion of IoT device manufacturing and traditional agriculture. We explore the potential benefits of using IoT technology in agriculture and have a conversation about growth and culture. Miller also shares his insights on the importance of positive work culture and the role it plays in shaping the future. Tune in to this engaging conversation on the exciting world of IoT device manufacturing and traditional agriculture 🌱

The Lost Ingredients Lab is an initiative under the Multi-Donor Action (MDA), 'Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector' Programme jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

In this episode, we have Kapila from Saviru Technologies, where we discuss the need for dryer technology in combating food waste and food security. He takes us through his evolution from a creative university student to operating a factory that produces dehydration technologies in Matale, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way 🌱

The Lost Ingredients Lab is an initiative under the Multi-Donor Action (MDA), 'Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector' Programme jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

For today’s Lost Ingredient Lab special, we're joined by Sharmilan from Niftron to talk about the exciting world of blockchain technology. We'll cover what blockchain is, its unique features, and its potential applications in various industries, including agriculture. We also discuss how blockchain technology can increase transparency and traceability in the supply chain, leading to improved food safety and waste reduction.

The Lost Ingredients Lab is an initiative under the Multi-Donor Action (MDA), 'Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector' Programme jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

In this episode of the Lost Ingredients Lab special podcast, we focus on the incredible Gotukola, with Lakmini Weerakkody of Lak Nature, who shares her innovative experience with this ingredient and its future potential 🍀

The Lost Ingredients Lab is an initiative under the Multi-Donor Action (MDA), 'Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector' Programme jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

On this Lost Ingredients Lab special, we have Shawn and Malika, 2/3 of Ceylon Aqua and Agri, discussing the Lost Ingredient - seaweed. Join us as we break down this wonderful sea-grown ingredient as well as their entrepreneurial journey and an answer to the age-old question: can friends get into business together? 🤔

The Lost Ingredients Lab is an initiative under the Multi-Donor Action (MDA), 'Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector' Programme jointly co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

To kick off season 2, Sahan Bakmiwewa, the founder of Plant-Based, joins the podcast to share his journey with veganism and entrepreneurship and what inspired him to revolutionize the plant-based meat industry with jackfruit hosted by GLX Alchemist, Arj Wignaraja.

The Lost Ingredients Lab is an initiative under the Multi-Donor Action (MDA), 'Support to Small and Medium Enterprises in the Organic Agriculture Sector' Programme co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.

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On a very special episode of the Scale the Good Podcast, we come to you from the University of Cambridge! Our Founder CEO, Randhula de Silva, sits down with Professor Shailaja Fennell 💫 Professor in Regional Transformation and Economic Security at the Department of Land Economy, Director of Centre of South Asian Studies, and Fellow of Jesus College at the University of Cambridge.

She works on sustainability challenges for rural and urban transformation in Asia and Africa ♻️

This dynamic conversation stemming from the basics of monoculture and food habits, goes all the way to talk about the largest unaddressed ecological problems of South Asia and how to switch the narrative in the 21st century to address it 🌱

You do not want to miss out on this wealth of knowledge from these two! ✨

Catch our final session of the Regenerating a Creative Future conversation series with Sandya Salgado, Communications and brands strategist, Carole Collet, Professor in Design for Sustainable Futures, Amanthi Perera, Head- Social Sustainability MAS Holdings, Vikum Rajapakse, Co-founder and Managing Director of Kantala (Pvt) Ltd in a conversation about going beyond corporate social responsibility moderated by Arj Wignaraja, Alchemist for Good Growth at Good Life X.

Welcome to the second speaker session in the Regenerating a Creative Future conversation series in partnership with British Council.

Don’t miss out on a discussion of the intercultural dynamics effects on building more inclusive creative economies moderated by Alifiya Mutaher, Co-Founder of Local Forecast. She is joined by Imaad Majeed, Director, and Curator of Kacha Kacha, Seetal Solanki, Founder and Director of Ma-tt-er, Nicholas Kirutharshan, Director of Kälam, and Lonali Rodrigo, Founder and Lead Designer at House of Lonali.

Register for the next 4 sessions to come here: https://bit.ly/3BadyQw or catch it live on our Facebook page!💫

Welcome to the third speaker session in the Regenerating a Creative Future conversation series in partnership with British Council.

You do not want to miss out Danielle Elsener, Alina Fernando, Kavindya Thennakoon and Suresh Madushan discussing the next generation’s influence on creating smart creative systems for the future with moderation by Anushka Wijesinha

Register for the next 4 sessions to come here: https://bit.ly/3BadyQw or catch it live on our Facebook page!💫

Welcome to the second speaker session in the Regenerating a Creative Future conversation series in partnership with British Council.

Catch this conversation moderated by Iromi Perera with Pushpa Galhena, Sunela Jayewardene, and Shneel Malik discussing urbanization within local communities.

Register for the next 4 sessions to come here: https://bit.ly/3BadyQw or catch it live on our Facebook page!💫

Welcome to the first speaker session in the Regenerating a Creative Future conversation series in partnership with British Council.

You won’t want to miss out on this conversation moderated by Chinthaka Abeysekera. Meet Insiya Jafferjee, J. Charitha Ratwatte Jr., and Dr. Randika Jayasinghe as they discuss technology’s role in the circular economy.

Register for the next 4 sessions to come here: https://bit.ly/3BadyQw or catch it live on our Facebook page!💫

The Scale the Good Pod welcomes two incredible guests this week in the food and wellness space - Dinali Dandeniya and Dr. Tyrol Ferdinandes! 🤩

Dinali is the Co-Director of Cafe Kumbuk & Owner of Mama D's Artisan Vegan Range and Dr. Tyrol is a practitioner of functional and integrative medicine 🩺

The two discuss the health benefits and drawbacks of the plant based diet, importance of home gardens, and the best fruits and vegetables we can add to our plant based diets - some of which, you may be surprised by 🍓

Have a listen here and let us know what you think 💫 https://redcircle.com/shows/scale-the-good-podcast 

This week, we have a very special podcast edition where our Good Life X Jedi spoke with her wonderful grandmother, Ammamma, on her conscious lifestyle choices and ethos 🌱

Mayqueen Claudia Perera was the go-to person in her community in Kurunegala when it came to recycling, upcycling, and overall conscious living and she gave her help and advice to anyone who asked, without any hesitation ✨

We discuss how she spent her remarkable 80 years finding creative ideas to utilize everything that she had, differences in conscious habits from her childhood to now, and her hope for Sri Lankans to become less wasteful ♻️

You’ve heard from the first batch of alchemists on how they live the good life - now it’s time to hear from the rest 

For our final Scale the Good Pod episode of 2021, we have Arj Wignaraja, GLX Director, Marton Kocsev, GLX Advisor, and Shenali de Silva, GLX Program Lead, in conversation with Randhula de Silva, GLX Founder & CEO, on what it means to live a good life

We discuss essentialism, spending quality time by ourselves, unlearning, and reconnecting to our roots in nature 

In this episode on the Scale the Good Pod, we have Anushka Wijesinha, Good Life X Director, and Sasmini Bandara, Good Life X Mission Accomplishment Officer, in conversation with Emma DeSilva, Good Life X Jedi, on what it means to live a good life✨ 

We discuss how changing your surroundings gives you a new perspective, the joys of living and staying here in Sri Lanka, bridging the startup and traditional business communities together, and becoming more conscious 🌱

Episodes released bi-weekly on Wednesdays!!

Welcome to another episode of the scale the good podcast! In this episode, we have Miguel Cunat, Chief Experience Officer at The Fabulous Getaway & Sri Lanka In Style, speaking about the past, present, and the future of regenerative tourism and how we can continue sustainably.

Today on world pumpkin day, we celebrate the amazing vegetable Wattaka!! 🎃 (Sinhala for Pumpkin, poosanikai in Tamil). Along with our 2 guests, Dinesh and Vihangun founders from the GLX alumni, we explore all about the marvelous vegetable. The cultivation, the unique health benefits, the unfortunate wastage, and how we can combat it.

Original music credits to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJeRHdpqGRE