Chobani Incubator’s diverse new cohort illustrates new focus to lift up underrepresented entrepreneurs

By Elizabeth Crawford

18-Mar-2019 Last updated on 18-Mar-2019 at 13:52 GMT

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“Disheartened” but “not surprised” that so little venture capital currently is invested in startups led by women and minority entrepreneurs, Chobani Incubator’s new program director Zoe Feldman says she wants to more intentionally support founders from underrepresented groups in upcoming cohorts.

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