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AddedMar 31, 2024
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Steve Ells

Steve Ells

Founder, Chipotle

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Steve Ells's Career

Chipotle
Chipotle

Newport Beach, CA, US

Founder
Kernel Foods
Kernel Foods

New York City, NY, US

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Steve Ells's Career

Chipotle
Chipotle
Public105k1993Newport Beach, CA, US
Founder

Recent news

Why Chipotle Is Funding These 6 Emerging BrandsFast Casual · 2026
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Matt CareyMatt CareyBoard Member
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Kernel Foods
Kernel Foods
Series A$36M52023New York City, NY, US
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