For Marco Auddino, baking isn’t just a profession—it’s part of who he is. Born into a multigenerational baking family in Columbus, Ohio, Marco quite literally grew up in the industry. From the time he could walk, he was in the bakery learning the rhythm of early mornings, the discipline of perfecting recipes, and the pride that comes from serving a community through food. The craft was woven into his childhood and, over the years, became second nature.

As an adult, Marco carried that foundation with him and eventually launched his own bakery in Florida. What began as a leap of faith grew into a thriving business that he successfully operated for eight years. There he refined his skills, strengthened his entrepreneurial spirit, and discovered the fulfillment that comes from building something of his own. After returning to Ohio and continuing to work within the family business, Marco felt a renewed calling to create a space reflecting both his lifelong experience and his personal vision for the future of artisan baking.

During a later trip to Florida, everything clicked. On a quiet morning walk, Marco came across a towering Pegasus statue—powerful, graceful, and impossible to ignore. He returned to it day after day, drawn to what it represented: freedom, boldness, and the courage to rise toward something bigger. In that unexpected moment of clarity, Pegasus Bread Company took shape. Like Pegasus, bread has a way of lifting people, gathering them around the table, carrying tradition forward, and turning something simple into something extraordinary.