Your past is a chapter, not the whole story.
Who you choose to become today
is what truly defines you.
Abel Kalpi Nand Prasad, also known as Abel Prasad and Kalpi Prasad, is the founder of Renown Lending, sharing insights on leadership, private capital, resilience and business growth in Australia.
Lessons From the Fall Podcast
Pressure doesn’t break founders overnight — it builds slowly, silently and internally. In this episode of Lessons from the Fall, Kalpi Prasad unpacks the hidden weight of running a business, how...
Ego does not always look obvious. Sometimes it looks like confidence, ambition, or leadership. But unchecked ego can cost more than we realise. In this episode, I talk about the real cost of ego...
In the opening episode of Lessons From The Fall, I reflect on the mindset that led to my collapse — ambition that outpaced judgement, ego that went unchecked, and pressure I convinced myself I could...
Blog
In-depth commentary on property markets, policy shifts and private capital across Australia.
The internet feels weightless. It isn't. Digital technology produces 2–4% of global emissions — on par with aviation. Here's what's behind it and who's responsible...
Private credit has grown from niche to $1.7 trillion in a decade. Here's what it means for Australian borrowers — the benefits, the costs, and the risks...
Recommendation algorithms were designed to keep you engaged. They became one of the most consequential forces shaping public belief. Here's how — and what the evidence says about fixing it...
Cooking
Seasonal recipes inspired by comfort and curiosity.
This Crispy Lemon Fish with Pea Hommus combines golden pan-fried barramundi coated in zesty lemon flour with a creamy pea and hommus puree. Fresh, healthy, and packed with flavour, it's...
This Quick Seafood Yellow Curry combines tender seafood, colourful vegetables, creamy coconut sauce, and aromatic yellow curry paste for a fast and satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights...
This One-Pan Creamy Garlic Prawn Risoni is a rich and comforting seafood dinner featuring golden garlic prawns, silky cream sauce, tender risoni pasta, and fresh parsley. Perfect for busy weeknights...
Short Stories
Short fiction, personal narratives, and stories from the edges of business and life.
A flat tyre. A creek in the Yarra Ranges. A shape in the water with eyes the colour of lichen. A woman who hasn't slept through the night in three...
A banker. A knife. A single page of calfskin that — once removed — becomes the most powerful document in Rome. The conclusion of The Argentarius trilogy...
When Crassus offers to buy Aemilius's debt at par value, Sura understands the real price isn't in the purse — it's in the page he'll have to remove from his...