The KOJIYA Company

mission is to provide a portfolio of Pre & Probiotic KOJI based products that promote good digestive health and well-being.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Food and Beverage
  • Location New York, NY, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded July 2017
  • Employees 0
  • Incorporation Type C-corp
  • Website kojiyacompany.com

Company Summary

The KOJIYA Company is a friends and family business handcrafting cultured rice (KOJI), using ancient Japanese methods producing a portfolio of products that promote digestive synergy for overall health and well-being. We aim to become a household name and found in every major section of the grocery store.
We are currently offering SUPAZAKÉ, a Pre & Probiotic Amazake Smoothie, POPAZAKÉ, a Pre & Probiotic Amazake kids Popsicle, and Organic KOJI.

Team

  • Jason Poole
    President

    New York University, NYU
    B.S. International Business/Global Leadership
    15 years experience & background in small business ownership, non-alcoholic/alcoholic beverage, snacks, sales & distribution management

  • Yoko Poole
    Co-founder / VP Marketing / Creative Assets

    Savannah School of Art & Design, SCAD
    M.F.A. in Painting, B.A. in Graphic Design
    Experience & background in graphic design, advertising, web development, illustration, ecommerce

  • Steve Wayne
    VP Sales / Public Relations

    Monmouth University School of Business, MUSB
    Bachelor of Science in Business Management and Marketing
    Experience & background in non-alcoholic/alcoholic beverage, snacks, sales & distribution management, non-profit fundraising

  • Scott Wilson
    Sales Director

    Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
    Experience & background in non-alcoholic/alcoholic beverage start-ups, snacks, sales & distribution management, human resources

  • Alexander Valerio
    Regional Sales Manager

    The City College of New York, CUNY
    Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
    Experience & background in non-alcoholic beverage sales management & pharmaceutical sales

Advisors

Previous Investors

  • Gregg Poole
    Unconfirmed
    Debbie Wayne
    Unconfirmed
    Mike Hoffman
    Unconfirmed
  • Kevin Ford
    Unconfirmed
    Mike Grosso
    Unconfirmed
    Michael Catanzaro

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