From aid worker to app provider
“I
This businessman’s trial and error process to finding the right career for him
had zero interest in business when I was younger,” says Sachin Vasani, who now ironically runs his own business – Vencha Apps, a web-based app provider for restaurants and takeaways. Sachin’s journey to becoming a businessowner was inspired by his experiences whilst working abroad for a humanitarian organisation. In his 20s he had more of an appetite for helping others with ambitions to join the UN World Food Programme. Failing his social care degree did not dishearten him. He worked in sales post-university, before embarking on an internship that took him across North America, Africa and India for two years until he returned home to England aged 26. Now 41, Canadian-born Sachin reflects on his experiences: “I wanted to develop a career in humanitarian work but it affected having a family life, so it wasn’t for me. But this experience shaped my character, equipped me with the right attitude and skills that I’m able to apply today and most importantly taught me to be grateful and appreciate the opportunities we have in the UK.”
Interested in becoming self-employed, overcoming his fears and anxieties, reading business books and going on courses, he started his business career setting up a catering business, having had the experience of cooking daily for 30-plus volunteers whilst working abroad. A taste for entrepreneurship led to the creation of an Asian greetings card company. The ecommerce and software side of the business piqued his interest and he formed Vencha Apps in 2018. Understanding the intricacies of restaurant processes, he wanted to help restaurants and takeaways leverage digital technology and avoid high-commission third party ordering apps by creating their own online ordering system and marketing plan. “This year has been a blessing in disguise for me; I’ve gained 15 new clients since March. There’s still a long way to go but I have no regrets in my life.” Sachin’s advice to others, as he recently said to his cousin when she was concerned about her university choices, “interests change – no one knows which direction life will take you in.” Find out more at venchaapps.com.
The Alternative 2020 Everything is different this year!
December
IT’S A MAN THING!
Santa Fun Run
PUT ON YOUR SANTA SUIT, AND START MAKING On the 12 days of A DIFFERENCE!
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The Rotary Club of Loughborough has been hosting our Santa Fun Run & Walk in the town for the last fifteen years, raising money for approximately forty charities every year. Now we at PROSTaid can take part in our ‘Alternative’ Santa Fun Run in 2020, by setting yourself a challenge over the twelve days of Christmas, and raise much needed funds for Prostaid. You can run, walk, hop, skip, jump, scoot, throw, row and dance or any other activity that will raise money and make you feel great. Anytime, anywhere, during the first 12 days of December from the lst to the 12th!!
Sign up for FREE and get your Santa suit delivered. We pay your entry fee you just have to raise
for PROSTaid £50 per adult and £20 per child. EVERYONE WELCOME Register on info@prostaid.co.uk or contact: Rob Banner 07900 384 103 rob@prostaid.co.uk or Stuart Berry 01455 291752 stuart@prostaid.co.uk
Even your dog can participate in his/her best ‘Santa paws’ outfit, and win a prize at the same time, your dog just needs to raise £20!
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