In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma sits down with Kan Mallawathantri, the Founder and CTO of Avensys Tech, to uncover the person behind the professional.

Kan shares his journey from growing up in Sri Lanka to building a Microsoft-certified IT services business that helps recruitment firms modernise their systems without wasting money on bad tech. But this isn’t just another “tech talk” — it’s an honest look at ambition, guilt, balance, and what it means to build a business without losing yourself in the process.

Together, Nitin and Kan dive into:

• The early life of a Sri Lankan kid in the UK — culture shock, identity, and resilience.
• The origins of Avensys Tech — why Kan built a people-first IT partner for recruitment agencies fed up with poor service.
• Entrepreneur’s guilt and the pursuit of balance — Kan opens up about the toll of work obsession and learning to reclaim time for family, travel, and self-expression.
• Building a fair-value tech business — what “Microsoft Certified Partner” really means for recruitment companies, and how Kan aims to replace IT chaos with clarity and trust.
• Leadership, growth, and legacy — how he’s training his team to take over, and why impact matters more than wealth.

This episode moves from technology to raw humanity — a reminder that every founder story is also a personal one.

💡 Who this episode is for

• Recruitment business owners and agency leaders trying to modernise their tech stack without overspending.
• Entrepreneurs balancing hustle and home life.
• Anyone who’s ever wondered how to grow a business and stay grounded.
• Tech-curious founders seeking a trusted IT partner.

🔗 Connect with the guest

Kan Mallawathantri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kan-avensystech/

Avensys Tech: https://www.rectools.io/product/avensys-tech/

Kan’s previous appearance on RecTalk:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/411lF7SXaa6c4TaNcmfuZw

🔗 Connect with the host

Nitin Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/

Discover recruitment tools and services at Rectools.io:

https://www.rectools.io/

Find out about the Recruitment Curry Club:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/

New episodes of RecTalk, Founder Diaries and Talking Talent drop every Wednesday and Friday.

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