Our Story
Hello, my name is Ayodeji Akinade, and I'm the Co-founder of CommonDish.
CommonDish was born from a simple but painful realization:
the food delivery system many of us rely on every day isn't fair to the people who make it work.
Local restaurants and neighborhood food shops struggle to stay visible while paying high platform fees.
Delivery riders work hard but are often underpaid and undervalued.
Customers want affordable, local food but have limited fair choices.
Over time, communities lose more than just restaurants.
They lose connection, culture, and livelihoods.
We believe there's a better way one that brings everyone to the same table.
Why CommonDish Matters?
Across Europe, especially in cities and local communities, small food businesses are being squeezed by large platforms that prioritize profit over people.
At the same time:
- Riders want fair pay and flexible work
- Customers want affordable, local food options.
- Communities want to support small businesses that give their neighborhoods character
These needs shouldn't be in conflict, yet today, they are.
CommonDish exists to fix this imbalance.
Our mission is simple:
Eat fair. Shop local. Share together.
The Impact We're Creating
CommonDish is a community-driven food and local commerce platform designed to work for everyone involved.
With CommonDish:
- Local restaurants and food shops gain visibility without unfair commissions
- Riders earn fair pay with dignity and flexibility
- Customers enjoy local food at fair prices
- Communities keep their local food culture alive
This isn't just about food delivery.
It's about restoring balance, trust, and care in how local economies work.
Why I'm Personally Committed
CommonDish is more than a startup to me, it's a personal mission.
I strongly believe that technology should empower people, not exploit them.
I've seen firsthand how unfair systems quietly push small businesses and workers to the edge, even while appearing convenient on the surface.
I’m committed to building something different, something grounded in fairness, community, and sustainability.
This campaign is an invitation to people who believe in local impact, shared growth, and humane technology.
What We Are Raising Funds For?
We're raising funds to bootstrap the early growth of CommonDish and prepare for a sustainable public launch - starting in Portugal, with plans to expand across Europe.
Your contribution will directly support:
Product & Platform Development
- Improving the CommonDish web and mobile experience
- Creating a smooth onboarding process for vendors, riders, and customers
Brand Awareness & Community Growth
- Running early awareness campaigns (especially on social media).
- Educating local businesses and riders about the platform.
Vendor & Rider Onboarding
- Helping local restaurants and food shops join easily
- Building fair, neighborhood-based delivery operations
Operational & Legal Setup
- Basic operational costs
- Formal company registration and regulatory compliance in Europe.
Every donation moves us one step closer to launch.
How Your Donation Makes a Difference
Your support doesn't disappear into a system, it creates momentum.
Even a small donation helps us:
- Build a platform that respects people's work
- Support local livelihoods
- Create healthier, more connected communities
This isn't about competing with big platforms.
It's about giving local businesses, riders, and customers a fair seat at the table.
How You Can Help?
- Donate whatever you can, every contribution matters
- Share this campaign with people who care about local businesses
- Support a movement that puts people before profits
Even a small monthly donation helps us build something sustainable that serves communities across Europe and beyond.
Together, we can build a platform where everyone truly has a seat at the table.
Thank you for believing in CommonDish and in a future where technology is fair, human, and community-driven.
Ayodeji Akinade
Co-Founder, CommonDish
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