From surviving family bankruptcy at age 11 to becoming one of Australia’s most innovative orthodontists, Dr Vas Srinivasan’s story is a masterclass in resilience, courage, and possibility. Raised in a traditional Indian household, shaped by hardship and responsibility, and driven by the opportunities of the Western world, Vas carved an extraordinary path across India, the US, the UK, and ultimately the Sunshine Coast. His journey blends academia, entrepreneurship, aviation, and building one of the region’s most recognisable specialist practices.
In this episode, we unpack Vas’s childhood lessons, his global pursuit of knowledge, his courageous all-in business decisions, his philosophy on victimhood and ownership, and the legacy he hopes to leave for his family and community.
You’ll learn how to turn adversity into drive, how to think bigger in business, how to build and lead high-performing teams, and how to raise grounded kids in a privileged world.
Get in touch with Dr Vas Srinivasan – https://www.invisibleorthodontics.com.au
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Dr Vas Srinivasan’s Quick Fire Answers
What does success mean to you?
“To be able to provide to others who may not have the same option all the time.”
What does happiness mean to you?
“What I’m doing right now.”
What’s your normal morning routine these days?
“Normally between 4:30 and 5am, simple workout, prepare for the day, then quality time with family and a peaceful night’s sleep.”
What piece of advice would you put on a billboard for the world to see?
“Live for today. Build for tomorrow.”
Who would you suggest as a future guest on the show?
“Mark Barclay or Min Swan.”
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Listen To The Podcast
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1CCrfi7eB3zlANJ81D1C72?si=4221bec96c244a0c
Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/success-x-happiness/id1683066164
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Find Us On Social Media
https://www.instagram.com/sxhpod
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Chapters
(00:00:00) – Introduction
(00:00:47) – Chapter 1 | Childhood Lessons, Resilience & Early Ambition
(00:23:04) – Chapter 2 | From Global Study to Building a World-Class Practice
(00:42:36) – Chapter 3 | Risk, Courage, Leadership & Building Teams
(00:51:32) – Quick Fire Questions
(00:53:58) – Outro
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