Ravi de Silva, Founder @ de Risk Partners | From Compliance to Entrepreneur

Summary

In this episode of Strictly From Nowhere, Justin Abrams interviews Ravi de Silva, founder of de Risk Partners. Ravi shares his journey from Sri Lanka to Australia and then to the US, detailing his career in finance and compliance. He discusses the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, the importance of compliance in financial services, and how De-Risk Partners aims to provide strategic compliance solutions for fintechs and crypto exchanges. The conversation also touches on personal experiences, the balance of family life, and the future growth of De-Risk Partners in global markets.

• Ravi's journey from Sri Lanka to the US shaped his entrepreneurial spirit.
• The importance of compliance in financial services cannot be overstated.
• De-Risk Partners focuses on strategic compliance, not just ticking boxes.
• Ravi emphasizes the need for creativity in compliance solutions.
• Building a strong team is crucial for scaling a business.
• The transition from employee to entrepreneur can be liberating and challenging.
• Ravi's background in finance provides a unique perspective on compliance.
• The global expansion of De-Risk Partners is a strategic move.
• Networking and building relationships are key to business success.
• Ravi's personal experiences influence his approach to business and compliance.

00:00
Introduction to the Journey
02:01
Ravi's Background and Early Life
07:15
Balancing Life as a Founder
11:02
The Transition to Entrepreneurship
22:19
The Birth of De-Risk Partners
33:19
Understanding Compliance in Financial Services
41:26
Scaling De-Risk Partners Globally

https://www.deriskpartners.io/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravidesilvaiacompaml/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cuzzinjustin/

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