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 Curtis Stone-inspired prawn platter combines succulent prawns, creamy whipped avocado and a vibrant chilli-honey sauce for an easy yet elegant seafood appetiser...
This Mexican-Style Seafood Soup combines tender seafood, sweet corn, fresh vegetables and rich taco-seasoned broth for a hearty and flavourful meal that's perfect any night of the week...
This easy Prawn Laksa with Zucchini Noodles combines juicy prawns, aromatic laksa flavours and a creamy pumpkin broth for a fast, comforting and nutritious meal...
Short Stories
Short fiction, personal narratives, and stories from the edges of business and life.
Edinburgh, 1888. Professor Mure is found dead on his own dissection table. Dr Agnes Blackwood has approximately four seconds to decide what to do about it...
A forensic accountant. A dead sister. A consultancy fee that makes no sense. Oslo in November, and a list that was meant to be found...
Hong Kong, 1992. A body in the harbour. A jade ring that belongs to someone else. Detective Inspector Raymond Cheuk knows this city keeps nothing — it just returns things...