Thriving in the Age of Disruption
Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra reveals all of her business and personal growth strategies, explores the entrepreneurial and crisis-ready mindset and shares innovation tips and tricks so you can survive and thrive in today’s age of disruption. You too can have the essential skills, freedom and time to do what you love, whether it's starting your own business, driving the family business, building a social enterprise or working for others in a small local business to leading large multinational corporations. Dr. Ramesh is a well-sought after coach. She generously shares business and life lessons and her extensive network of fellow entrepreneurs, social and corporate leaders, academics and inspiring women in Asia. Together you’ll explore topics ranging from an entrepreneurial mindset, communication, collaborative management, crisis resilience, family businesses, women in leadership to spirituality and living a simple life in today’s age.Fundamentally, it’s about shifting from performing at an individual level to engaging at a collective level, to discover how you can create value for yourself as an individual, in your family, business and community groups and expand that toward making a larger, lasting impact universally. Dr. Ramesh has founded and run multiple businesses in the Asia Pacific region and has successfully raised millions in venture funds. She is recognised by “Asiaweek” as one of Asia’s most influential women, featured as one of the emerging breed of entrepreneurs in Singapore (Singapore Saavy – 50 Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow) and is also named a notable woman barrier breaker in the book Barrier Breakers – Women in Singapore, by Ms. Shelley Siu. She is also an author, ICF Professional Certified Coach for business executives and currently runs Talent Leadership Crucible, an Asia-centric consulting firm specialising in corporate culture change with programmes on entrepreneurial acumen, leadership mindset, and holistic thinking. Dr. Ramesh is a Singaporean, born in Colombo and educated in Singapore, Australia and the US. She currently lives in Singapore with her daughter. Dec 24, 2021Useful Links: Entrepreneurial Qualifications Quiz https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/Entrepreneurial-Qualifications-Quiz
Thriving in the Age of Disruption
Season 4 - Episode 6 | From Fishing Village to 2x Tech Startup Founder: Ruby Nguyen’s Inspiring Story
In this captivating episode, Ruby Nguyen, Founder and CEO of Curieous, shares her remarkable journey from launching her first startup at 24 to pioneering an AI-driven EdTech platform. With an impressive background that includes growing Elsa to 5 million users in Vietnam and shaping impactful narratives at Vietcetera,
Ruby’s entrepreneurial spirit and intuitive approach to leadership shine through as she builds her latest venture, Curieous—a platform helping users create quality LinkedIn content to build personal brands and attract better career opportunities.
5 Key Insights from this Podcast:
1. Entrepreneurial Mindset and Intuition
At just 24, Ruby launched a startup that generated a million dollars in its first year. She highlights the significance of following one's instincts, particularly in a world overwhelmed by external noise and societal pressures.
"When you're young, the world might not always make sense, but if you trust your instincts, the connections will reveal themselves over time."
2. Navigating Challenges and Building Resilience
Growing up in challenging circumstances taught Ruby to face crises head-on. She developed systems to maintain emotional balance, prioritize health, and build supportive social networks.
"Crisis is about fighting the world outside, but if you are not calm and resourceful inside, it’s harder to navigate challenges."
3. Dreams and Purpose-Driven Leadership
Ruby believes in the power of dreams and the courage to follow them, even through crises and setbacks. Her vision for Curieous is to create a platform that shares micro-knowledge and micro-wisdom, empowering individuals to achieve their career aspirations.
"Follow your dreams, trust your intuition, and be generous with yourself and the world."
4. Sustainability and Long-Term Thinking
Ruby connects sustainability to long-term thinking, emphasizing that short-term decisions often lead to unsustainable outcomes. She applies this philosophy in her business strategy, from hiring practices to resource management.
"Thinking long-term helps make better decisions—not just economically but for overall sustainability."
5. Vietnamese Startup Space and Global Vision
Ruby shares her insights on the Vietnamese startup ecosystem, celebrating its entrepreneurial spirit and resourcefulness while addressing challenges like limited world-class talent and legal infrastructure for venture capital.
She believes in the power of being frugal and resourceful, seeing constraints as a creative challenge that drives innovation.
Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra - Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible & Impact Velocity
Guest Speaker: Ruby Nguyen, Founder of
Thriving in the Age of Disruption with Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra
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