Ann Ramakumaran, Ampcus Inc. | People • Process • Infrastructure

About the Episode:

Technology solutions and human capital management are the most crucial aspects of success in today’s business world. Organizations across the globe are constantly designing, developing, and delivering innovative and leading-edge technology solutions to increase their competitiveness. At the same time, they’re also looking to hire more cost-effective human capital management solutions to help them manage their workforce more effectively.

Join this conversation as Ann Ramakumaran of Ampcus shares #HERSTORY with President & CEO, Sharon R. Pinder. Ann Ramakumaran is the Founder & CEO of Ampcus Inc. Ann has more than 20 years of design, development, and delivery of innovative and leading-edge Technology Solutions and Human Capital Management across the globe. Under her leadership, she has cultivated Ampcus and the Ampcus Group of companies into a fast-growing Consulting and Professional Services organization.

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Here’s What You’ll Get In This Episode

[00:13] Episode intro and a quick bio of today’s guest

[07:11] When did Ann know that she was destined for entrepreneurship?

[12:06] How she identified gaps in a niche and created a business around that

[13:25] How she went from working alone to a company with 2000 employees

[15:22] Crossing her significant threshold in the business

[19:10] With the company’s fast growth, how did she balance all the systems of a business

[22:50] Navigating through the 2008 recession and getting stronger and better

[27:42] How to create magical experiences for your employees

[31:43] Her decision to expand the geographical footprints of the company

[34:18] How Anna balances her family life with running the business

[38:52] Factors to consider if you want to grow your enterprise to a certain size

[43:50] Anna’s philosophy of giving back

[48:21] Her advice to female bosses looking forward to growing their businesses

[50:02] Ending the show and call to action

Notable Quotes

Whenever you meet a successful person, do not ask for financial help. Try to dig into their intellectual DNA and see what you can pick.
Identify gaps in niches and fill them. Riches are in the niches.
Money is earned when we re-invest back in the company.
Success in life and business requires a strong support structure.
The mantra to success is transparency.
Business is about relationships and turning those relationships into revenue.
Empowered women will always empower other women.
Keep marching forward and believe in yourself.