Former Amazon worker launches poultry business following layoff
Maria Harshitha, who previously worked at Amazon, found a new path in entrepreneurship after facing multiple job rejections following her layoff in March 2026. With support from her husband, she began keeping chickens and selling their eggs. The venture grew from an initial group of six chicks into a full-scale farm. Maria notes that she now applies her background in product management to oversee supply, demand, and customer relations as she grows her business.