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Asanka Pathiraja
Emerging Growth Investor +
Manhattan Lawyer.
Wildlife Photographer
Experiences & Adventures
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Launching of the Nishantha Fund - Education Initiative.
VSS Unity 22 back from space.
Ringing in the NASDAQ Opening Bell alongside the executive team of the Tusk Trust in 2017.
New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell
Monaco Princely Palace - Prince Albert
Aboard the Necker Belle with Sir Richard Branson.
Royal Ascot 2023, Royal Enclosure
Bengals V Browns, December 2024
Listing of Terra Innovatum at NASDAQ on October 10, 2025.
Discussion on Artificial Intelligence at BAFTA, London, United Kingdom
Recognition from the Recording Academy
TED - Vancouver
Taking in the VSS Unity 22 Spacelaunch with Elon Musk
Milken Institute - Hampton Summer Dialogues - Honored to be chosen and interviewed for the American Dream Series. alongside such luminaries as famed journalist Maria Bartiromo, Carlyle Group Founder, David Rubenstein, and Olympian Sasha Cohen
Interview at Sequel - Pro Athlete Venture Fund, HQ in London
NASDAQ Bell 2025
Atop Mt. Etna with Sir Richard Branson at the completion of the 2016 Virgin Strive Challenge Triathalon Stage in Sicily, Italy.
Running with Muhammad Ali in 2002
Entrance to the Princely Palace, Monaco.
2026 US Open Final
I’ve been proud to support Unkles as a day-one investor (2 years in development and stealth)
Earlier this week in Manhattan, the co-founders of Unkles shared their vision for redefining how the world engages with high-end goods — not just as products, but as experiences, provenance, and culture.
Together, they bring elite experience in the world of fashion and luxury. Nicolas has extensive multi-decade experience in the luxury products industry including his time as a leading executive at David Yurman. Emily is a leading fashion model (Wilhelmina) who has walked the major fashion shows of the world, including opening Gucci S/S 18 Show.
What stands out with Unkles isn’t just the aesthetic — it’s the strategic clarity behind the platform: disciplined brand thinking, strong creative leadership, and a long-term view of value creation.
In a market where attention is fleeting, building something enduring requires conviction. This team has it.
Earlier this week in Manhattan, the co-founders of Unkles shared their vision for redefining how the world engages with high-end goods — not just as products, but as experiences, provenance, and culture.
Together, they bring elite experience in the world of fashion and luxury. Nicolas has extensive multi-decade experience in the luxury products industry including his time as a leading executive at David Yurman. Emily is a leading fashion model (Wilhelmina) who has walked the major fashion shows of the world, including opening Gucci S/S 18 Show.
What stands out with Unkles isn’t just the aesthetic — it’s the strategic clarity behind the platform: disciplined brand thinking, strong creative leadership, and a long-term view of value creation.
In a market where attention is fleeting, building something enduring requires conviction. This team has it.
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