This month’s visionary was the inspirational Dr. Jayanath Abeywickrama (“Dr. Abey”). He is head physician at an esteemed medical center in his native Sri Lanka where he serves an A-list of international clientele, works with heads of state, and is called upon to teach his methods to medical doctors worldwide. He has been credited with restoring his country’s devastated farming industry by providing self-sustaining tools and resources that empower local farmers to create their own success. It is through education and hard work — by giving farmers valuable tools for self-sustainability, rather than giving them handouts — that Dr. Abey’s project has brought agriculture and pride back to the farmers of Sri Lanka.
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Hughes Private Capital COO Steve Sixberry and CEO Greg Hughes smile with Dr. Abey after the event.
This month’s Evenings with Visionaries attendees participated in a breathing exercise lead by Dr. Abey.
Before his presentation, Dr. Abey mingled and shared his thoughts with the event attendees.
At the start of each Evenings with Visionaries event, Greg Hughes welcomes the guests and gives a brief introduction for the speaker.
Joe Healy and Linda Nicoll pause their conversation for a photo before listing to Dr. Abeywickrama’s talk.
Dr. Jayanath Abeywickrama (“Dr. Abey”) is Head Physician for the Rankema Ayurveda Center and Founder of the Hela Bima Rice Project.
After leading this breathing exercise, Dr. Abey shared his inspiring thoughts on health, prosperity, and sustainability.
Dr. Abey founded Hela Bima Rice Project, teaching organic, sustainable agriculture to limit toxic farming.
Hughes Private Capital’s CEO Greg Hughes welcomes Shari Chase to help present her friend Dr. Abey to the crowd.
Hughes Capital COO Steve Sixberry and investor Tim Sweeney discuss Dr. Abey’s presentation.
Juanna Gao, Pierre Dermey, and Leah Wagner network and mingle after the presentation.
The visionaries behind this month’s “Evenings with Visionaries,” stop for a photo after the presentation.
Guests sample Dr. Abey’s 2,000 year-old nutrient-rich rice “super-crop” – very different from rice that is mass produced.