From Biscuit Pudding to Media Empire — Hashan Hettiarachchi on Failing Forward and Building Three Circles

Two failed startups. A biscuit pudding business that lasted until the second COVID wave. A viral hotel video shot on an iPhone 6S with a GoPro. A $15 Fiverr order that became film school. This is how Hashan Hettiarachchi built Three Circles — a creative production and events company now operating across Sri Lanka and the Maldives.📥 Get the Sri Lanka Podcast Tour Magazine — free download:https://stan.store/TheCreativeOdysseyPodcast/p/get-inside-the-creative-odyssey-magazine?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioIn this episode, Hashan breaks down the whole arc — losing his hospitality job during COVID, the relationship that suppressed his creative ambitions, the moment he sold every collectible he owned to stay financially alive, and the inner child he says is still running the whole operation at 35.Topics covered:- Why two failed startups were the education no course could give him- Walking shop to shop with 25 cups of biscuit pudding and getting rejected everywhere- The viral hotel video that proved equipment doesn't determine outcome- Learning Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and camera settings from YouTube and Fiverr- How a $15 editing order became the foundation of a media company- The partner who held him back and the wife who didn't- Selling his entire collectibles collection during the hardest stretch- Why he still calls Three Circles a prototype at 35- His honest take on AI in the creative industry- Why motivation is old-fashioned and discipline is the only thing that worksHashan Hettiarachchi is a Sri Lanka-based entrepreneur, filmmaker, concept developer, and event planner. He is co-founder of Three Circles, a creative production and events company handling prestige events across Sri Lanka and the Maldives.Connect with Hashan:Instagram: instagram.com/hashan__hettiarachchiYouTube: youtube.com/c/HashanVlogsConnect with the show:Instagram: instagram.com/thecreativeodysseypodcastSheran: instagram.com/sheranstoriesEmail: [email protected] everywhere:Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/12SGsSsLz4DqlLFwxigjXXApple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/the-creative-odyssey-podcast/id1750306317Buzzsprout: thecreativeodysseypodcast.buzzsprout.comSend Us A Message! We'd love to hear your thoughts!Support the show