SCALE UP - Conversation with Andy Waroma, Founder & MD @ Cloud Comrade

This week, my guest is Andy Waroma, the Founder and Managing Director of Cloud Comrade, a prominent public cloud solutions provider across the Asia-Pacific region, recently acquired by ST Telemedia Cloud. Originally from Finland, Andy moved to Singapore in 2000 through an international job assignment at SAP. Little did he know that originally intended short-term stint would turn into a remarkable 23-year journey, and he now happily considers Singapore his second home. Andy's professional journey began as a consultant at Capgemini, where he served SAP as a client. Later on, he made a transition to SAP and dedicated over a decade to building various teams and practices across EMEA and APAC regions. In 2011, recognizing the growing momentum of cloud technology in Asia, he proposed a cloud-related project. Unfortunately, his idea was rejected by SAP, leading him to embark on his first entrepreneurial venture, which ultimately led to the founding of Cloud Comrade. Since then, the company has grown from a team of 0 to 100 employees, serving over 500 clients across the APAC region. During this interview, Andy generously shared valuable life lessons he learned throughout his entrepreneurial journey. He offered insightful advice on managing people and implementing effective organizational practices while scaling a company. Moreover, he delved into his fascinating personal trajectory and shared some of the secrets that contributed to his success. “Authentic and reciprocal relationships go beyond superficial interactions and play a pivotal role in professional networking.” Subscribe to the ⁠bi-weekly newsletter⁠ for detailed write-ups of the interview!