New York startup Gojee says it raised $1.2 million in a seed round led by Kapor Capital. Gojee CEO Michael LaValle said via e-mail that Brad Hunstable, co-founder and president of Ustream, will serve as an advisor. Gojee curates recipes for its members based on ingredients ostensibly from their own kitchens. The recipes come from food bloggers chosen by Gojee’s staff. According to LaValle, Gojee is also doubling its roster of food bloggers to 160 from the current 80.
Author: João-Pierre S. Ruth
After more than thirteen years as a business reporter in New Jersey, João-Pierre S. Ruth joined the ranks of Xconomy serving first as a correspondent and then as editor for its New York City branch. Earlier in his career he covered telecom players such as Verizon Wireless, device makers such as Samsung, and developers of organic LED technology such as Universal Display Corp.
João-Pierre earned his bachelor’s in English from Rutgers University.
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