About Ramesan Doraisami
Founder of Entrepreneur Success Foundry, Director of Azalea Ventures Limited, Author, and Keynote Speaker.
Ramesan is a driven entrepreneur helping startups and small businesses succeed. As the founder of Entrepreneur Success Foundry, he trains entrepreneurs while also expanding opportunities as the Director at Azalea Ventures Limited.
Ramesan Doraisami, through the founding of the Entrepreneur Success Foundry, helps future and current entrepreneurs prepare for the challenges of being an entrepreneur.
His journey spans nearly three decades, marking him as a veteran in the entrepreneurial realm. With a diverse portfolio of successful ventures across various sectors, Ramesan’s career is a testament to the resilience and adaptability required in today’s dynamic business world.
Ramesan’s entrepreneurial odyssey is rich with lessons gleaned from hands-on experience across multiple industries. This diverse exposure has cultivated a deep-seated passion for entrepreneurship and life-long learning. His story is one of triumph and perseverance, particularly highlighted by his experience with the 2011 Christchurch earthquake — a life event that fortified his resolve and catalysed a personal mission to inspire and guide others.
The cornerstone of Ramesan’s philosophy is the belief that knowledge is the foundation of any successful business. He champions the idea that entrepreneurial ventures must be built upon solid principles yet must be more malleable to embrace innovation and change. This balance between steadfastness and flexibility is crucial in navigating the “business earthquakes” that can disrupt even the most stable of enterprises.
The ethos of the Entrepreneur Success Foundry is encapsulated in three core principles: Focus, Foundation, and Future. Ramesan’s life’s work is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs to channel their passion into a focused vision, build upon a resilient foundation, and relentlessly pursue future opportunities.
Ramesan’s repertoire of skills is comprehensive, honed by managing over a dozen businesses, particularly in the hospitality industry. His acumen spans human resources, customer service, crisis management, marketing, and training—all essential ingredients for steering a business towards sustained growth and success.
2011 marked a watershed moment for Ramesan. The devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he lived at that time, challenged him to his core, resulting in the loss of a thriving business and his life as he knew it. From a successful entrepreneur, he was homeless and near bankrupt in literally a matter of seconds. Yet, from these ashes, he learned invaluable lessons about failure, resilience, and rebirth— lessons he is eager to impart to fellow entrepreneurs.
In 2012, Ramesan’s journey of introspection and rediscovery led to the rebirth of his consulting firm. His relentless entrepreneurial spirit and unique global perspective, stretching from Asia Pacific to London, continue to influence his contributions to the business community.
As a trainer, Ramesan offers a blueprint for building a robust foundation to support both immediate growth and long-term success. His insights are designed to aid career professionals and entrepreneurs in creating sustainable business models that can withstand and thrive amidst the inevitable shifts in the business landscape.
Over the years, various institutions have acknowledged Ramesan’s achievements. In 2022, the SME trade body recognised one of Ramesan’s businesses, LCL Group, as the best hospitality business consultancy in Greater London. In February 2024, the international gathering of educationists at the Education 2.0 Conference in Dubai awarded him the Outstanding Leadership Award for his contributions to the field of business education and learning. He was again invited as a keynote speaker at an Education conference, once again in Dubai.
Ramesan’s academic accolades include a law degree with honours from the University of London, a postgraduate degree, and other business training. He is also a member of London’s prestigious Institute of Directors and other business professional organisations. His academic excellence, coupled with practical expertise of nearly 30 years in law and business, underscores his comprehensive understanding of the business sector.
Available for entrepreneurship training and speaking engagements, Ramesan remains a pivotal figure in the SME business space, continually fostering growth and innovation among career professionals and entrepreneurs alike.
In summary, Ramesan’s life and career embody the spirit of entrepreneurial resilience. His story is not just about personal triumph but also about his dedication to nurturing the same spirit in others. The Entrepreneur Success Foundry, under Ramesan’s stewardship, stands as a beacon of knowledge, motivation, and inspiration for the global entrepreneur, offering a pathway to success paved with the enduring values of focus, foundation, and future-oriented thinking.