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Anushka Jain Creates Disruption Through her Donation Startup

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Anushka's Share At Door Step (SADS) is a social venture that provides doorstep donation pickup for non-monetary donations, they also partner with brands for cause-related marketing initiatives and support various CSR activities. Anushka is also one of the winners at the Digital Women Awards'17 in the E-commerce segment. Here's where you can know more about her...

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Why did you opt for entrepreneurship?

I saw a problem that was affecting everyone but no one ever picked it up. There was a gap between donors and NGOs. Donors were not aware of the requirements of NGOs. I felt for the problem, researched about it and decided to solve it myself.

The whole industry works on trust. The firsts are the toughest to get as it requires pretty much good convincing power to gain the trust of someone without having any records or data to back up yourself.

What was your biggest road block?

The whole industry works on trust. The firsts are the toughest to get as it requires pretty much good convincing power to gain the trust of someone without having any records or data to back up yourself. Since my idea was new for everyone, it was tough for me to get that first client, first customer, first partner on-board.

What was most inspiring in your journey?

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Those small moments when I see my startup going further in the direction where I want it to go makes it all worth it. Each time I get a step further and achieve a milestone, it gives me that sense of satisfaction and happiness that keeps me going.

Digital Women Awards

Your three-point advise to aspiring women?

I would say, "Never be scared to stand for what you believe in. Enjoy the journey because destination will keep on moving. And stay focused and miracles will happen".

"Never be scared to stand for what you believe in. Enjoy the journey because destination will keep on moving. And stay focused and miracles will happen".

One thing you would fix if given a chance.

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Give more time to my family as they are my support system.

Advise to your younger self?

You are doing it all right, just hang in there.

Three personalities who inspire you.

Personally, I have been inspired by Mark Cuban, Richard Branson, Priyanka Chopra

Also Read: This Is How Digital Women Awards Empowers Entrepreneurs

Digital Women Awards 2017 Anushka Jain Donation Startup Share At Door Step
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