Road to Ignite : Leadership Talk Series – Session 5
The fifth session of the Road to Ignite Leadership Talk series, organized by IEEE LETs Talk together with IEEE Young Professionals Sri Lanka was held on March 7th 2025, from 6:00 PM onwards via Zoom. The session featured Mr. Dhanika Perera, Founder of Bhasha Lanka, Helakuru and PayHere. As an accomplished entrepreneur and innovator, Mr. Perera delivered an inspiring session on breaking free from conventional thinking and embracing innovation in both personal and professional growth.
During the session, Mr. Perera shared his journey as a tech entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges he faced and the mindset shifts that helped him overcome them. He emphasized the importance of thinking differently, identifying new opportunities, and having the courage to take bold steps toward innovation. His experiences provided a compelling narrative for young professionals and students, encouraging them to challenge the status quo and pursue their ambitions fearlessly.
Beyond inspiration, the session was filled with practical takeaways on entrepreneurship, resilience, and strategic risk-taking. Mr. Perera underscored the significance of adaptability in an ever-changing technological landscape, as well as the role of continuous learning and perseverance in achieving long-term success.
The session was well received by the attendees, leaving them motivated to approach their careers and entrepreneurial aspirations with a fresh perspective. His insights reinforced the core message of the Road to Ignite series – empowering young professionals to develop leadership skills and a forward-thinking mindset as they navigate their professional journeys.
