As part of our endeavour to share with our community some of the powerful and inspiring stories from the entrepreneurship world, we spoke to Aswini Sahoo, CEO at World Blind Cricket Ltd, to understand more about his venture. He is leveraging his skills to help and uplift people through his initiatives. Lets read more about his journey and how he is making an impact to the lives of underprivileged!
Excerpts from our conversation with Aswini:
Tell us a little bit about the organisation, please;
It is a 22 year old trust working primarily in the field of disability. The founder’s came together for this cause as a result of their love for cricket especially blind cricket as they are visually impaired. I contribute to the funding partnerships and development strategies of the organization abroad along with driving the growth of blind cricket across the world as a CEO of World Blind Cricket.
Why did you choose this great cause?
I have been working in the development field for the past 20 years and have ventured in areas like media and social development. I wanted to use my skills to help people who deserve to be helped and uplifted and right now I am doing just that.
What gets you out of bed in the morning i.e. what’s your source of motivation?
My work and the opportunities that I get to meet with people and creating new arena to play in has been the biggest motivating factor.
Why do you think social entrepreneurship is also important?
It brings innovative solutions to social problems using human resources, technology etc. I always wanted do something for others, particularly those who need a platform to show their talent and there was not better way than World Blind Cricket Ltd to add some value to the lives of people.
What challenges/obstacles did you face in your journey so far?
Challenges and obstacles are part of the journey. For us, it would be –
Acceptance : to be trusted and relied upon to do good for the visually impaired by the community itself.
What is one strategy that you believe has helped you grow as a person
Networking and learning & sharing along the way.
How do you handle the pressure and manage stress?
I stay calm and take a deep breath. Loosing your cool is not the answer.
BrilliantRead is committed to bringing stories from the startup ecosystem. Stories that reshape our perspective, add value to our community and be a constant source of motivation not just for our community but also for the whole ecosystem of entrepreneurs and aspiring individuals.
Note: If you have a similar story to share with our audience and would like to be featured on our online magazine, then please write to us at [email protected], we will review your story and extend an invitation to feature if it is worth publishing.
