E-commerce Pioneers Obaid Arshad and Ginkgo Retail Unveiled: A Transformative Journey Bringing Digital Shopping, Community Empowerment, and Future Innovations
Hopping on the E-commerce Express with Obaid Arshad
Dive into the roller coaster entrepreneurial journey of Obaid Arshad, a champion in the ever-evolving e-commerce industry, as featured exclusively in The World's Times. With a decade of hands-on experience under his belt, Obaid shares pearls of wisdom gleaned from his diverse background, highlighting his significant contributions to local and international brands. Ginkgo Retail, awarded the "Best Made-in-Pakistan SaaS-based Product in E-commerce," is breaking the mold and making waves globally.
In an honest and inspiring interview, Obaid talks about his dreams, emphasizing the need for Ginkgo Retail's global expansion and his dedication to empowering Pakistan's youth. Emphasizing his knack for people management, Obaid reflects on the proactive approach and innovation that propelled him to success. He bravely tackles the challenges faced during Ginkgo Retail's early days, showing the world the resilience and determination that paved the path to success.
One-stop wonder: In one word, define "GINKGO RETAIL".
Obaid Arshad: "One-stop solution"
Marked by innovation, problem-solving, and a customer-centric focus (key values),
Unveiling the Entrepreneur's Expedition
We began with the question, "Walk us through your backstory and your group of companies in detail."
Obaid shared, "I'm commonly known as a seasoned e-commerce industry veteran with 10 years of experience in ecommerce under my belt. I'm co-founder and CEO of Ginkgo Retail. Historically, I'm an entrepreneur with a passion for robust technology. I've backed only Shopify Plus agency level partners in Pakistan, demonstrating my enthusiasm for technology. Though there's a lot to highlight, let's skim through a brief entrepreneurial background:
1) Significant contributions to the growth of local e-commerce businesses in Pakistan.2) Provided services to over 250 brands globally.3) Offered game-changing technology solutions for the fashion apparel, shoe industry, and a host of markets.4) Boosted Pakistan's economy positively through various initiatives to empower its youth.5) Helmed digital global expansion through recent Pak-Saudi partnerships, investing Saudi funds in Pakistan."
Preparing for Tomorrow, Today
our website: What are your goals?
Obaid asserted, "My business goal is to strengthen a global footprint for Ginkgo Retail in the international ecommerce market, serving as a trailblazer for others to adapt. Personally, my goal is to contribute back to the Pakistani community, focusing mainly on nurturing its youth with all my knowledge and experience."
Unlocking the Secret Sauce
our website: What do you believe is your greatest strength right now?
Obaid confirmed, "I trust that my biggest strength lies in my ability to manage people and instill that strength in my team. This natural talent cultivates stronger teams and leaders within those teams, ensuring that I am successful along with them and not in isolation."
Obaid Arshad's Journey from Imagination to Achievement
our website: What was the path that took you from where you were to where you are today?
Obaid acknowledged, "Proactive approach has been the foundation of the path I've taken. Pushing boundaries and limitations involves discovering solutions to existing market problems just in time to stay ahead. For me, this has been a daily practice of understanding the market's needs and continually innovating. I always remind my team that yesterday's accomplishments are now outdated; we must be always on high alert to remain the top pick in the e-commerce industry in Pakistan and beyond. And the fantastic leadership team has been my cornerstone throughout, which played a significant role in my journey."
Mastering Challenges and Solutions
our website: What have been the biggest obstacles you've encountered during the journey of GINKGO RETAIL?
Obaid revealed, "In the initial stages, when Ginkgo Retail was under development in 2021, keeping the team motivated with realistic and fair expectations was a challenge. Additionally, the fact that we were entering Pakistan's market, which was unstructured in the ecommerce industry, required us to carve out a place for ourselves as the first mover, and garner the trust of the market to scale their ecommerce business."
our website: What sets GINKGO RETAIL apart from its competitors, and how does it position itself in the market?
Obaid continued, At Ginkgo Retail, we do not linger on yesterday's success. We are constantly reinventing ourselves and building robust technological advancements in our omnichannel solution to secure our position as the top choice for ecommerce merchants. Our strategies include forward-thinking, powerful innovation, customer-centricity, and agility. These core strategies have contributed to a market share of over 80% of the ecommerce and retail sectors."
Adhering to the Vision
our website: What do you prize most about OBAID ARSHAD's vision?
Obaid admitted, "My vision is to elevate Ginkgo Retail and myself to a global stage, where we are top-of-mind for those who want to scale their ecommerce businesses with advanced innovation solutions. I am committed to promoting Pakistan's home-grown tech products to international renown and recognition as a legitimate and sustainable force in the ecommerce world."
Triumphing Over Challenges with Core Values
our website: What values have guided you through the challenges in your journey, and could you share a memorable incident from your leadership experience?
Obaid replied, "Throughout my journey, I've discovered numerous lessons that have helped me overcome various challenges. My fundamental values have been:
1) Ensuring that every team member is aligned with their core strength and talent set, maximizing their potential impact.2) Pinpointing the optimal synergy that leads to advantageous business deals.3) Effective management of people, fostering a sense of unity, and ownership among the team."
our website: What developments do you envision for companies in the next two years, and how do you see yourself driving change?
Obaid envisioned, "I foresee that in the next two years, Ginkgo Retail is on an upward trajectory, constantly striving for a more sustainable solution to solidify its position as the standard choice for the global ecommerce market. I envision pairing our perfected team with a diverse pool of merchants, from startups to large enterprises, giving us a broad understanding of the ecommerce landscape and the ability to map product innovation strategies to dominate the market globally."
Amplifying Client Success
our website: What benefits do your clients derive from GINKGO RETAIL and OBAID ARSHAD in this competitive landscape?
Obaid averred, "In this competitive environment, Ginkgo Retail is thriving thanks to the unique combination of its core team's synergy, focus on customer satisfaction, flexibility, and problem-solving skills. Ginkgo Retail has powered over 40 million orders and generated $50 billion in revenue, while managing 500+ omni locations, 12+ different ERPs, and 38+ logistics integrations for 150+ satisfied clients."
Final Words
our website: Is there anything else you'd like to share with our viewers?
"Success magnifies when it multiplies into opportunities for others." Obaid concluded
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- Obaid Arshad's entrepreneurial endeavors, particularly Ginkgo Retail, showcase a strong focus on technology, business, and finance, aiming to drive global expansion and empower the youth economically.
- In the ever-evolving e-commerce landscape, Obaid Arshad's leadership style emphasizes problem-solving, innovation, and a customer-centric approach, leading to a market share of over 80% in the retail and e-commerce sectors.
- Obaid Arshad's vision for Ginkgo Retail is to position it as a global trailblazer in the e-commerce industry, contributing to the recognition of Pakistani tech products on an international stage.
- Entrepreneurship, technology, and finance have played a pivotal role in Obaid Arshad's journey, marking him as a champion in the e-commerce industry and demonstrating his impact on local and international brands, particularly through his company, Ginkgo Retail.
