Tara Prendergast is a creative entrepreneur and the founder of The Biscuit Factory, Ireland's leading community for artists, makers, and independent creative businesses. Based in Ireland, she built the community to give creative professionals the practical tools, peer support, and business education needed to build sustainable income from their creative work. Her background spans both the creative and commercial worlds, and she has become a recognized voice in Ireland's creative economy as an advocate for artists and makers who want to turn their craft into a viable livelihood. Tara has been featured in Irish media as a champion for independent Irish creatives navigating the challenges of building businesses in the arts and handmade sector.