Meet the Team

Michael Anderson

  • Michael rockin' the diaper with his buddy Rob.

  • Founder + CEO

  • Michael Anderson

    Founder + CEO

  • Michael rockin’ the diaper with his buddy Rob.

Michael is an entrepreneur, author, and inventor with a background in herbal medicine. Passionate about blending nature’s wisdom with innovation, Michael founded Bappies to create products focused on synergistic ingredients. With a love for storytelling, Michael is also the author of children's books that teach lessons about friendship, bravery, and trust.

When not working on new ideas, Michael enjoys the spontaneity of improv acting, always ready for a laugh and creating stories. And despite the heat of European summers, you’ll often find Michael pounding the pavement to explore these ancient cities.

Whether it’s crafting the next herbal remedy, creating stories, or performing on stage, Michael is always seeking new ways to inspire and energize others.

Ivana Rancic

  • COO + Head of Sales

With over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, Ivana is known for delivering results across product development, merchandising and partnerships. She has led sales and growth strategies for established brands and brought fresh thinking to evolving market needs, combining creative intuition with operational expertise.

Ivana’s career spans both iconic corporate environments, including Chanel and Versace, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Jane Post and Mi Bebe, where she played key roles in scaling operations and fostering strong customer relationships. Her deep expertise in supply chain management and customer engagement has consistently delivered impactful outcomes. 

Now bringing her passion and seasoned perspective to the startup world, Ivana is energized to shape and scale Bappies, building on authenticity, agility and deep connection to the customer.