Colombo Briefing – AHK Sri Lanka Podcast Episode 06

In Episode 06 of Colombo Briefing, Martin Klose, Chief Delegate of AHK Sri Lanka, sits down with Heminda Jayaweera, Executive Director of TRACE Sri Lanka, to explore the evolution of Sri Lanka’s startup ecosystem and the opportunities shaping the country’s innovation landscape.

The conversation highlights the role of TRACE Sri Lanka in fostering entrepreneurship, supporting founders, and creating connections between startups, investors, and technology talent. Heminda also shares insights into TRACE Angel X, an exclusive initiative designed to connect angel investors with curated, investment-ready startups, and discusses the importance of early-stage investment in enabling high-growth businesses to scale.

The episode further examines the future of Sri Lanka’s ICT sector and how startups, innovation hubs, and investor networks can work together to accelerate the country’s digital transformation and economic growth.

Join us for an engaging discussion on innovation, entrepreneurship, investment, and the future of Sri Lanka’s digital economy.

🎵 Special thanks to Ayodhya Karunarathne (Studio AYO) for the composition “Sri Lankan Traditional Musical Piece – Gajaga Wannama Version II”, featured as our intro and outro music. Explore more of his work on YouTube and social media.