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The Human Behind the Tech — Kan Mallawathantri of Avensys Tech

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About this episode

Nitin Sharma speaks with Kan Mallawathantri, Founder and CTO of Avensys Tech, about his journey from Sri Lanka to building a Microsoft-certified IT services business for recruitment firms. Kan shares his story of navigating culture shock and identity whilst establishing a people-first tech partner that helps agencies modernise their systems without wasting money on poor technology.

Beyond the technology, Kan opens up about entrepreneur's guilt, the toll of work obsession, and learning to balance business growth with family, travel and self-expression. The conversation explores how he's building a fair-value tech business based on clarity and trust, and why training his team to take over and creating impact matters more than pursuing wealth.

Key takeaways

  • Kan built Avensys Tech to provide recruitment agencies with trusted IT modernisation without overspending on poor technology solutions.
  • Entrepreneurs often face guilt around work obsession and must actively reclaim time for family, travel and personal wellbeing.
  • Microsoft Certified Partner status provides recruitment companies clarity and trust in their technology decisions.
  • Building legacy and team capability to take over is more important than accumulating personal wealth.

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