💼 Modest Beginnings to Business Leadership on Many Fronts — Muraly Srinarayanathas

Early Life: A Global Canvas for a Canadian Dream

Born in the UK to Sri Lankan parents, young Muraly spent his formative years moving between Sri Lanka, India, and finally settling in Winnipeg, Canada, at around age 6 or 7.
This nomadic upbringing instilled in him a third-culture identity—an innate ability to navigate and connect across diverse cultures.
Witnessing his parents’ struggles—despite their professional qualifications in the UK, they faced barriers and had to start anew—ignited his lifelong commitment to helping newcomers succeed.

Muraly’s academic journey spans a B.A. from the University of Manitoba, an M.B.A. from Southeast University (Bangladesh), a Global Professional LL.M. from the University of Toronto, and Digital Strategy coursework at Harvard Business School.
Equipped with this global education, he began building ventures across Asia—including Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, UAE, and Kenya—before centering his work in Canada.

In 2017, Muraly co-founded 369 Global Inc., a conglomerate weaving together education (e.g., Computek College), marketing (369Konnect), media (Station 369 and 3 Magazine), venture investing, and training programs across sectors and borders.
Under his leadership, Computek College — where he served as CEO — grew dramatically, scaling 20x in under a decade and earning recognition as one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies in 2024.
He also launched 3 Magazine, a print and digital platform celebrating Third Culture Individuals and multicultural success, and hosts the Third Culture Leaders Podcast.
His mindset—referred to as the “Maestro Mindset”—embraces diversity, global strategy, and collaborative innovation.

Muraly’s entrepreneurial framework follows three steps:
- Embed within communities to understand their needs.
- Interpret insights through lived immigrant experience.
- Act to deliver meaningful solutions.
His work emphasizes balancing Global Consumer Culture (GCC) with Local Consumer Culture (LCC)—important for connecting with diverse audiences and scaling across markets.

Born from a multigenerational tradition of giving—from his grand-uncle in Sri Lanka onward—Muraly leads the Srinarayanathas Foundation, supporting healthcare, education, civic engagement, and the arts with a focus on underrepresented communities.
The Foundation has committed $250K over five years to the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, empowering newcomer integration through projects like the “Canoo Access Pass.”
He also supports Tamil heritage initiatives, youth fellowships, and civic engagement programs—anchoring his philanthropic focus in cultural identity and long-term community impact.

Muraly has been named to Forbes Business Council, Diversity50 cohort (Board Diversity Council), and in 2025 was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for advancing education and inclusive leadership.
He is actively shaping conversations on cultural intelligence, entrepreneurship, and global workforce trends—through speaking, writing, and media platforms.

Insight	Lesson
Vision Rooted in Empathy	His personal experience drives ventures that solve real newcomer challenges.
Multi-Sector Innovation	Education, media, marketing, finance—diverse streams building resilient impact.
Community Integration	Embed → Interpret → Act ensures relevance and lasting value.
Philanthropy as Legacy	Business growth aligned with social impact creates deeper purpose and sustainability.
Global Yet Local Perspective	Cultural adaptability underpins scalable social enterprise.