platoseedFoodoro is a marketplace where people can buy specialty food directly from artisanal Foodmakers Our goal is to help people discover amazing food products and connect them with the folks who make their food Our company was started in 2008 by a small group of folks obsessed with food and technology People were always telling us about small Foodmakers who make amazing products, but we found it difficult to get our hands on their food. So, we decided to build a better way to help people discover and buy the best food products anywhere
Goldbelly is a nationwide online marketplace that curates and ships gourmet foods, gifts, and meals from iconic restaurants and local gems directly to customers' doors. It offers themed gift options, subscriptions, and corporate gifts, highlighting regional specialties and chef-driven experiences. The platform emphasizes shipping nationwide and to Canada, with seasonal promotions and gift-ready packaging.
Goldbelly operates as a curated online marketplace that aggregates gourmet foods, desserts, meal kits, and gift experiences from renowned restaurants and regional producers. Customers browse top gifts, iconic foods, and chef-inspired options, place orders, and have items shipped directly to their address (with some items eligible for free shipping). The site features categories like gift boxes, subscriptions, corporate gifts, and occasion-based selections, enabling users to purchase single items or curated collections that are shipped nationwide (including Canada).
Who itβs for: Consumers seeking gourmet foods and gifts, foodies looking for chef-driven or iconic regional dishes, and corporate buyers in search of gift or care-package options.
Hiring/traction mentioned via corporate gifts and subscriptions sections; active promotions and new drops indicate ongoing marketing and product expansion
Founder and chairman of MakersPlace. ex-Pinterest, ex-founder Foodoro (YC'09)

Empowering restaurants and small food makers to ship nationwide.

Marketplace enabling social commerce for brands and content creators.