Umber Ahmad, founder of Mah Ze Dahr, steps onto the New York Launch Pod to discuss her bakery located in the West Village. Mah Ze Dahr prides itself on the quality of its goods, its sustainable approach to food, and its commitment to hospitality, all in the effort to create a heritage brand.

 

Before founding Mah Ze Dahr, Umber worked in finance while baking on the side. Through her work she eventually met celebrity chef Tom Colicchio who was blown away by her skills as a chef and implored her to start her own bakery. Since then, Mah Ze Dahr not only supplies JetBlue’s first class Mint program but has opened two businesses in New York City.

 

In this episode we discuss the meaning of the Urdu word Mah Ze Dahr, how Umber developed her passion into a successful business, how Umber is looking to change the world through her food and a whole lot more!