Pies with a purpose
Oh Gee, Pie!
2015
Social enterprise start-up baking company specializing in handcrafted sweet dessert pies available by private order or for purchase in various markets, cafes, restaurants and groceries throughout London. Partnered on collaborations with local charities, small businesses and larger organizations with the aim to establish a café supporting care leavers transitioning into independence.
Founder | Baker
core focus & responsibilities
Leading the development of Oh Gee, Pie!
Networking & PR
Recruited business partner and key stakeholders providing for international visa sponsorship
Cultivated relationships that paved the way for collaborations with over a dozen small business owners and three local charities
New Business Development
Conducted market and industry research to identify opportunities for growth and product innovation
Devised and implemented strategies to expand reach through cross promotion
Designed, led and managed collaborative projects and workshops
Project Management
Oversaw and established timeline and budget for start-up as well as spin-off projects
Tracked, analyzed and regularly presented verbal and written reports to stakeholders on business performance
2016 Big Idea Challenge
Oh Gee, Pie was selected to compete in The Big Idea Challenge run by Accelerator - London Met’s Business Incubator, where we were the 2016 Challenge award recipients, taking home awards in the categories of Overall Competition & Social Impact.
As part of our winnings we were invited to participate in Accelerator’s Launchpad Bootcamp, an extensive 6-week business program for early stage entrepreneurs where we able to fast track our idea into a viable startup venture; receiving support and mentoring from industry experts.
highlights
Hundreds of applicants, 1 of 13 finalists!
Partnering with North London Cares to share the therapeutic benefits of baking with their men's group. Just one of our community collaboration projects!
The 2017 'Love LMU' campaign highlighting current and former students and their journey's with London Met
Feature in the Islington Gazette
Brick Lane Market (London UK) - one of three markets that we regularly attended
Our very first bake - took us 8hrs to figure out how to make 8 mini-pies! (we became much more skilled & efficient in the months that followed)
2016 Big Idea Challenge Award Recipients (Categories: Overall Competition & Social Impact)
Write up in the LMU new student prospectus
Ready to start your journey?
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