Founder, Baked by Melissa
Melissa Ben-Ishay: Biography at a Glance
- Melissa Ben-Ishay built the multi-million-dollar business Baked by Melissa from a tiny New York idea into a nationally beloved dessert brand, offering audiences a powerful lens on how joy, creativity, and consumer insight can drive business growth and entrepreneurial resilience.
- Her approach to product creation is hands-on and deeply personal — developing every flavor herself and collaborating with brands from Cabot to Tabasco to Claussen — giving her a unique standpoint on innovation, experimentation, and staying culturally relevant in fast-moving markets.
- Millions have discovered Melissa through her viral TikTok recipes, where her finely chopped salads and “green goddess dip” ignited a movement toward simple, nutrient-dense eating; she brings firsthand insight into how authenticity and clarity of voice can build influence and trust at scale.
- In her book Come Eat, Melissa translates her creative process in the kitchen into an accessible philosophy that shows how structure, intuition, and simplicity can unlock consistency, confidence, and everyday innovation.
- As a New York Times bestselling author and a founder who bridges food, media, and entrepreneurship, Melissa speaks to how purpose, creativity, and genuine connection shape brands that people believe in — offering leaders an inspiring model for building loyalty and impact in today’s culture-driven economy.
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Melissa Ben-Ishay is the co-founder and CEO of Baked by Melissa, the dessert brand celebrated for its bite-sized cupcakes, which has generated approximately $500 million in sales. Founded in New York City in 2008, Baked by Melissa now has 14 locations across the New York metropolitan area, and ships nationwide. Melissa personally develops every nostalgic flavor and has collaborated on specialty flavors with brands such as Cabot, Tabasco, and Claussen.
Melissa’s recipes went viral on TikTok, drawing 2.7 million followers into the craze for her “green goddess dip” and finely chopped salads crafted to deliver the perfect balance of flavor in every bite. Known for her health-conscious approach, she consistently highlights nutrient-dense ingredients that make eating both easy and delicious. Her cookbook, Come Hungry, debuted as a New York Times bestseller.
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