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Laxit Rana
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✨ Turning Surplus into Smiles: How Feeding India 🍽️ Transforms Extra Food into Lifesaving Meals 💖 Feeding India is on a mission to tackle hunger and malnutrition with a blend of strategic partnerships and impactful interventions. Here’s a closer l

Anonymous 2

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There is an app called "Too good to go" in the west which is doing the same thing . I tried to get the concept and made a startup out of it. But failed getting funding in the second round. So we shut it down because of adequate funds. Happy seeing Z

Laxit Rana
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Sorry to hear you had to shut down, but it's inspiring that you pursued such a meaningful initiative! I’m curious—what were some of the biggest hurdles you faced? Sharing your experience could really help other entrepreneurs in the same space.

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Anonymous 2

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Our startup was inspired by the with the goal of reducing food waste by offering surplus food from restaurants and grocery stores at discounted prices. What set us apart was the additional feature of food delivery, making it more convenient for users to access these meals. Initially, the concept was well-received, and we secured our first round of funding, which allowed us to develop the app and onboard several businesses. However, the inclusion of the delivery feature brought significant challenges. Managing the logistics of delivering surplus food, often in unpredictable quantities, proved to be far more expensive than we anticipated. Balancing timely deliveries while maintaining food quality and minimizing costs became a constant struggle. As we scaled up, the operational costs began to outpace our revenue, and securing additional funding became difficult. The biggest hurdle was the high cost of food delivery logistics and operationally cost. Continue in the reply section👇

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