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 8 | Redefining E-commerce: The Journey of Chợ Tốt (Carousell Vietnam) in the Second-Hand Market with Ruby Hoang (Vietnam)
In this thought - provoking episode, Ruby Hoang - COO of Chợ Tốt (part of the Carousell Group), reflects on her 10 years journey leading one of Vietnam’s largest classified e - commerce platforms. From shaping customer trust in second - hand marketplaces to championing purpose - driven leadership, Ruby shares how an entrepreneurial and crisis - ready mindset helped her navigate rapid business transformation and personal evolution.
She opens up about building trust in e - commerce, empowering local innovation within a regional company, and developing inner clarity through self - awareness and spiritual growth. Ruby also reveals how simplicity and reflection sustain her in both leadership and life.
Leadership is not just about managing. It’s about knowing yourself, trusting others, and leading with authenticity.
🔑 Key Themes Explored:
1. Entrepreneurial and Crisis - Ready Mindset in a Corporate Role
Ruby illustrates how being open - minded, decisive, and resourceful helped her and her team adapt to changing customer behaviors: from building a user - friendly app to tackling trust and convenience in second-hand goods.
“You cannot do all the things. You need to give the team clarity… and focus.”
2. E-Commerce Evolution in Vietnam
Ruby shares how Vietnamese consumer habits shifted over the decade from skepticism to growing trust in buying used goods online and how Chợ Tốt built hybrid online - offline models to support high - value items, such as used cars.
“For used cars, besides convenience, trust is key… So we invested in physical inspections and certification.”
3. Corporate Culture and Local Innovation
She highlights the empowering leadership style at Carousell and how it enables local teams like Chợ Tốt to innovate boldly and act with ownership.
“They give us space to take accountability and pursue our vision.”
4. Crisis Coping and Support Systems
Whether personal or professional, Ruby uses mentorship, peer wisdom, and quiet reflection to process crises—emphasizing courage, curiosity, and conscious decision-making.
“Letting go of fear of being judged helps increase the chance of success for the team.”
5. Spiritual Growth and the Power of Simplicity
Ruby shares how mindful pauses - a cup of tea, a walk in the forest, or a quiet moment of reflection, help her find balance amid chaos.
“Spirituality is the freedom to choose how I feel or perceive an event.”
6. Sustainability and Circular Economy
Chợ Tốt’s mission to make secondhand the first choice is not just good business. It’s a sustainable lifestyle choice for millions in Vietnam.
“We want to offer life-stage solutions… from buying your first phone to upgrading to a car.”
Host: Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra, Author, Podcast Host, Founder of Talent Leadership Crucible
Thriving in the Age of Disruption with Dr. Ramesh Ramachandra
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