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‘Small Empires’: Kitchensurfing and the disruption of the private chef

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Hiring a private chef is typically considered a luxury reserved for only the wealthy, but one Brooklyn startup aims to change that. Headquartered in Gowanus, Kitchensurfing is opening the private-chef industry to the masses by creating a new platform for undiscovered chefs to build up their own personal brands and enrich the diets of their customers. Whether users are looking to learn how to prepare new styles of cuisine, host a party with friends, cater an event, or simply eat differently in their own homes, Kitchensurfing is connecting people with better food.

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Small Empires with Alexis Ohanian is our weekly show that visits rising New York City startups and provides never-before-seen access to the men and women building our future. In the last episode, Alexis visits Maker’s Row, a New York City startup that aims to connect makers with the tools and contacts they need to make their products a reality.

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