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'''Koia''' is a plant-based protein drink brand started by Maya French and Dustin Baker in the Chicago-area in 2013. It has many famous investors such as [[The Weeknd]], [[Chris Paul]], and [[Cordae]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vegworldmag.com/plant-based-beverage-brand-koia-gets-investments-from-all-stars-to-provide-plant-based-accessibility-for-all/|title=Plant-based beverage brand Koia Gets Investments from All-Stars to provide Plant-Based Accessibility For All |
'''Koia''' is a plant-based protein drink brand started by Maya French and Dustin Baker in the Chicago-area in 2013. It has many famous investors such as [[The Weeknd]], [[Chris Paul]], and [[Cordae]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://vegworldmag.com/plant-based-beverage-brand-koia-gets-investments-from-all-stars-to-provide-plant-based-accessibility-for-all/|title=Plant-based beverage brand Koia Gets Investments from All-Stars to provide Plant-Based Accessibility For All|work=VegWorld Magazine|date=April 21, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/21153-koia-secures-investment-from-a-listers-ahead-of-series-b-round|title=Koia secures investment from A-listers ahead of Series B round|work=Food Business News}}</ref> In 2016, beverage industry veteran [[Chris Hunter (Phusion Projects)|Chris Hunter]] became a cofounder and CEO. In 2019, French was listed on [[Forbes|Forbes']] 30 Under 30 list for her role in cofounding the company. Her [[lactose intolerance]] was a motivating factor for making [[vegan]] products. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/chloesorvino/2020/06/05/reflections-on-bias-koias-female-founder--and-only-black-employee--has-a-recipe-for-change/|title=Reflections On Bias: Koia's Female Founder – And Only Black Employee – Has A Recipe For Change|first=Chloe|last=Sorvino|website=Forbes}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2019/food-drink/#37f04dc65ed2|title=30 Under 30 2019: Food & Drink|website=Forbes}}</ref> Koia is sold in many popular stores, including [[Starbucks]], [[Whole Foods]], [[Walmart]], and [[7-Eleven]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jpmorgan.com/insights/banking/commercial-banking/protein-drink-startup-koia-conquering-natural-foods-market|title=How Protein Drink Startup Koia Is Conquering the Natural Foods Market|website=www.jpmorgan.com}}</ref> |
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Koia is a plant-based protein drink brand started by Maya French and Dustin Baker in the Chicago-area in 2013. It has many famous investors such as The Weeknd, Chris Paul, and Cordae.[1][2] In 2016, beverage industry veteran Chris Hunter became a cofounder and CEO. In 2019, French was listed on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for her role in cofounding the company. Her lactose intolerance was a motivating factor for making vegan products. [3][4] Koia is sold in many popular stores, including Starbucks, Whole Foods, Walmart, and 7-Eleven.[5]
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[edit]- ^ "Plant-based beverage brand Koia Gets Investments from All-Stars to provide Plant-Based Accessibility For All". VegWorld Magazine. April 21, 2022.
- ^ "Koia secures investment from A-listers ahead of Series B round". Food Business News.
- ^ Sorvino, Chloe. "Reflections On Bias: Koia's Female Founder – And Only Black Employee – Has A Recipe For Change". Forbes.
- ^ "30 Under 30 2019: Food & Drink". Forbes.
- ^ "How Protein Drink Startup Koia Is Conquering the Natural Foods Market". www.jpmorgan.com.