Founder Spotlight: Jason Poole (KOJIYA Company)

Jason Poole

Startup:
KOJIYA Company

Business Description:
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 are offering SUPAZAKÉ, a Pre & Probiotic Smoothie, POPAZAKÉ, a Pre & Probiotic kids Popsicle, and Organic KOJI.

Startup Stage:
Seed

What led you to where you are today?
Being inspired to make a living doing what I love, breaking down barriers and fighting for survival to get there.

What do you wish you knew before embarking on your entrepreneurial journey?
I wish I knew an investor/partner that could help fund the unexpected costs associated to all the time consuming obstructions that came along.

What can you help the VEGPRENEUR community with?
Food/beverage start-up help and distribution network

How can the VEGPRENEUR community help you?
Network connections to help bridge the gap in missing assets needed

Fun fact about you:
I have a true love of growing food with benefits and very passionate to share it.