Out of the Box - Vegancuts

08/02/20 • 49 min

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While working as a manager for Apple, Ashish realised he wanted to have a career that aligned with his values and was more mission-driven. With the combination of research and intuition, he landed on Vegancuts. Despite having no background in e-commerce, but a desire to make a difference, he set out on a journey to fulfil the potential he saw in the business. In this episode, he shares how he transitioned from tech and the learnings he brought with him into his new role. We also spoke about the whys and hows of Vegancuts' evolution as a brand, how the company selects products for their boxes, when you should do something in-house vs. hire externally, and the importance and process of establishing culture at a workplace.

Show notes: https://bitesociety.com/blogs/news/out-of-the-box-vegancuts

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Show notes: https://bitesociety.com/blogs/news/out-of-the-box-vegancuts

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Get in touch on social @veganstartuppod or by email [email protected] or [email protected]

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