It all started with a treasured childhood memory.
In 2019, we were inspired to recreate the pandan waffle we loved as kids. We wanted a taste of childhood again: fragrant, chewy, full of joy. Using all natural and vegan ingredients, we ended up with waffles unlike any other out there and we wanted to share our creation with the world. Our waffles became a hit among family and friends and at markets and festivals around Seattle. Since then, our original recipe has evolved into Dragonfly, a selection of waffle mixes that you can enjoy and share anytime.
— Bao & Hanh, Dragonfly Founders
Milestones
Here are a few snapshot moments in our journey as an AAPI small business:
Our first popup
We served our first samples at an event hosted by Anyoung Super.
Fresh warm waffles
We served our Pandan waffles at a night market hosted by the Vietnamese Temple we grew up going to.
Press check
We visited our print partner, Calitho, and dialed in the final details for our packaging.
Mountain of tapioca flour
We loaded the first pallet of 2500 lbs of flour into our production facility.
Last box of Durian
A successful limited release of our first batch of Durian mix.
Gift sets launched
We debuted all three flavors in one variety package to try and share.
Hanh’s on local Seattle news!
We were invited to be on TV to showcase our waffle mixes.
LNY / Tết Market
We joined a great local community event where we sold out of our Pandan mix.