Mangala Karunaratne is a seasoned entrepreneur and startup mentor based in Sri Lanka. With a B.Sc in Computer Science and years of experience as a Product Manager in Silicon Valley, Mangala co-founded Calcey Technologies, a renowned boutique professional services firm specializing in developing digital products for global clients. Under his leadership, Calcey has grown to 150 employees and has won clients such as Stanford University, Nelly.com, Cisco, Westfield, and Wikipedia.

Mangala is also the Director of FARO, a non-profit organization supporting rural youth in Sri Lanka to find sustainable employment in the outsourcing industry. Additionally, he serves as a Former Non-Executive Director at several startups, including Hatch Works and GOOD LIFE X, and is an Investor and Growth Advisor at ConscientAI. His expertise and skills have also earned him recognition as a Seedstars Mentor and an Angel Investor.

With his diverse background and experience, Mangala is a valuable asset to Sri Lanka's entrepreneurial ecosystem. His commitment to the highest industry standards and passion for guiding startups towards success have earned him a reputable name in the industry.