Road to Ignite – Leadership Talk Series - Session 8
May 30, 2025 · 12:10 PM - 2:50 PM @ Colombo, NCINGA Pvt Ltd
Description
In Road to Ignite Session 08, Mr. Imal Kalutotage shared valuable insights on how a deep sense of purpose and strategic thinking are crucial for building impactful ventures. He reflected on his journey from global tech corporations to founding NCINGA, highlighting how the belief that technology can solve real-world problems became a turning point in his career. The main takeaways from today’s discussion included Purpose-Driven Innovation, emphasizing that combining empathy with technology can lead to sustainable solutions, and Value-Centric Leadership, which focuses on embedding principles like transparency, courage, and collectivism into company culture. Mr. Kalutotage also stressed the importance of balancing cutting-edge innovation with environmental responsibility, mentoring startups with real-world experience, and nurturing local talent to position Sri Lanka as a cybersecurity hub. His reflections served as a call to think boldly, act responsibly, and build with humanity at the core.
Agenda
5.40 p.m. – 5.45 p.m. – Welcome Speech by Sharaen Jeevendran 5.45 p.m. – 8.10 p.m. – Q & A session with Mr.Imal Kalutotage 8.10 p.m. – 8.15 p.m. – Vote of Thanks by Sharaen Jeevendran 8.10 p.m. – 8.20 p.m. – Group Photograph and Closing Remarks