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Hello, I'm Dumidu Thabrew, a proven leader in ecosystem architecture, strategic partnerships, and operations with over a decade of experience bridging corporates, startups, and global entities. I excel at uniting fragmented markets through digital infrastructure and high-impact collaborations, and I specialize in marketing, branding, and strategic growth. I’m passionate about solving complex business problems and driving adoption within the ever-evolving digital economy. I enjoy building scalable programs, forging meaningful partnerships, and leading teams toward measurable growth.…Hello, I'm Dumidu Thabrew, a proven leader in ecosystem architecture, strategic partnerships, and operations with over a decade of experience bridging corporates, startups, and global entities. I excel at uniting fragmented markets through digital infrastructure and high-impact collaborations, and I specialize in marketing, branding, and strategic growth. I’m passionate about solving complex business problems and driving adoption within the ever-evolving digital economy. I enjoy building scalable programs, forging meaningful partnerships, and leading teams toward measurable growth.

Dumidu Thabrew

Marketing Strategist, Growth Marketer, Community Manager, +2

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Hello, I'm Dumidu Thabrew, a proven leader in ecosystem architecture, strategic partnerships, and operations with over a decade of experience bridging corporates, startups, and global entities. I excel at uniting fragmented markets through digital infrastructure and high-impact collaborations, and I specialize in marketing, branding, and strategic growth. I’m passionate about solving complex business problems and driving adoption within the ever-evolving digital economy. I enjoy building scalable programs, forging meaningful partnerships, and leading teams toward measurable growth.…Hello, I'm Dumidu Thabrew, a proven leader in ecosystem architecture, strategic partnerships, and operations with over a decade of experience bridging corporates, startups, and global entities. I excel at uniting fragmented markets through digital infrastructure and high-impact collaborations, and I specialize in marketing, branding, and strategic growth. I’m passionate about solving complex business problems and driving adoption within the ever-evolving digital economy. I enjoy building scalable programs, forging meaningful partnerships, and leading teams toward measurable growth.

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Hello, I’m Dumidu Thabrew, a proven leader in ecosystem architecture, strategic partnerships, and operations with over a decade of experience bridging corporates, startups, and global entities. I excel at uniting fragmented markets through digital infrastructure and high-impact collaborations, and I specialize in marketing, branding, and strategic growth.

I’m passionate about solving complex business problems and driving adoption within the ever-evolving digital economy. I enjoy building scalable programs, forging meaningful partnerships, and leading teams toward measurable growth.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Sinhala, Sinhalese

Advanced

Work Experience

Founder at FOUNDERFLOW

July 1, 2025 - Present

Ecosystem Architecture: Orchestrated Sri Lanka's largest active tech coalition, securing 30+ strategic partners (incl. Founder Institute, Microsoft, AWS, Vercel, GDG, Perplexity) within 3 months. Strategic Growth: Directed the Next.js Conf 2025: Colombo Watch Party, achieving global recognition as an Official Host City and launching the Official Next.js Sri Lanka Community. Program Leadership: Conceptualized and launched the Next.js SaaS Sprint, a revenue-focused accelerator attracting 426 applicants and 110 teams.

Consultant at Ceylon Cash

July 1, 2024 - Present

Global Partnership Activation: Driving market adoption strategies for top-tier Web3 entities, including Bybit, Binance, Bitget, KuCoin, Solana, Monad, and PizzaDAO. Strategic Growth: Leading integrated community development, media relations, and stakeholder communications to bridge the gap between global protocols and the local user base. Campaign Execution: Directing high-impact online and offline campaigns that position complex financial products for mass-market adoption.

Chief Operations Officer at Ikon Impressions

February 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025

Operational Leadership: Directed agency operations and creative strategy, bridging business goals with creative execution for a diverse client portfolio. Client Management: Oversaw high-value accounts across Sri Lanka, UAE & Australia including Unilever, Hemas Consumer, Sri Lanka Tourism, and Airport & Aviation Services, ensuring retention and growth. Strategic Execution: Led cross-functional teams to deliver integrated branding and marketing solutions across multiple industries.

Corporate Communications Manager at Cloud Holdings (Pvt) Ltd.

March 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018

Stakeholder Management: Managed liaisons with the Ministry of Mass Media and Sri Lanka Tourism Board for key publication initiatives. CHOGM/International Media Center operational lead and youth campaign involvement. Partnership Acquisition: Secured strategic public/private partnerships to enhance reach. Brand Strategy: Directed PR and advertising strategies to maintain consistent corporate positioning.

Corporate Investment Advisor - Unit Trusts at National Asset Management Ltd.

March 1, 2015 - February 1, 2016

Portfolio Management: Managed Unit Trust investment portfolios (Equity & Money Market) for high-net-worth individuals and corporate entities. Business Development: Acquired and managed key institutional accounts, including the SL Army Benevolent Fund and Softlogic Retail.