Your past is a chapter, not the whole story.
Who you choose to become today is what truly defines you.

A personal journal from the founder of Renown Lending, sharing perspectives on leadership, private capital, risk, resilience and the experiences that shape lasting conviction.

Lessons From the Fall Podcast

Pressure Builds Quietly

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 is Expensive

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...

Who I Was Before the Fall – Episode 1

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.

Grief Never Leaves: The Economics and Psychology of Loss in Australia

Why loss reshapes not just lives—but decisions, productivity and the economy itself Introduction: The Cost...

Life After Prison: Why Australia Still Struggles With Rehabilitation

The Sentence Beyond the Sentence Australia’s justice system is designed with two stated aims: punishment...

Key Factors Lenders Assess Before Funding Development

Learn the key factors lenders evaluate before funding a development project, from feasibility and LVR...

Cooking

Seasonal recipes inspired by comfort and curiosity.

Brasato di Guanciale di Manzo (Tender Braised Italian Beef Cheeks)

Tender, slow-braised beef cheeks cooked in a rich Italian wine sauce and served over creamy...

Crispy dragon chicken

A crispy, flavour-packed dragon chicken recipe featuring golden fried chicken tossed in a bold sweet...

Air Fryer Chicken 65

This air fryer chicken 65 delivers crispy, spicy Indian street food flavour with a lighter...