- 13 December 2022
- Posted by: Canberra Innovation Network
- Categories: Feature, General News, Women in Innovation
Women in Innovation blog series.
Tell us about what you are working on.
I am the founder of bakesale which is the online marketplace for baking. We call it the sweet-spot for bakers and buyers because it hits that sweet-spot of connecting people looking for that extra special something made with love, with local bakers selling their amazing, home-baked creations.
Why is innovation important to you?
Innovation is about bringing ideas to life and changing the world. bakesale provides an exciting alternative to mass-baked goods that supports our local bakers, provides more unique options, and ultimately tastes better.
What drives you to make a difference?
I want to bake the world a better place. Through bakesale, I am on a mission to transform the world from mass-making to home-baking. Our online marketplace is revolutionising the world of baking by connecting your skills and products with local buyers who crave all the benefits of home-baked goodness.
Do you have any advice for getting more women into innovation and entrepreneurship?
One of bakesale’s mottos is ‘Sweet success, together’. By creating a supportive space without competition, women feel more comfortable to be themselves – boss ladies! At bakesale, we are committed to seeing your business thrive. When you join, not only do you benefit from the support, infrastructure and security of an established e-commerce platform, you also become part of a vibrant community of other bakers. Through events, education and forums, we help you take your business of baking to the next level.
Shameless Plug / What are you proud of right now? / Share a win.
2022 has been an epic year with the launch of bakesale on 1 October. With the amazing success of over 39K website visitors already and 8K new users, we are now in a position to develop our bespoke platform to increase functionality for our bakers.
Keep up with Andrea and bakesale on Facebook, Instaram and Linkedin!