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About
Gene Zhu is the founder and CEO of Afar Foods, a snack brand focused on global cuisines and health-oriented ingredients. The company's initial product is a line of savory, crispy protein bars in flavors including Mexican Chili Lime, Japanese Miso, Indian Masala, and Italian Bruschetta.
Founder at Afar Foods, Inc.
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Experience
- Afar FoodsFounder & CEOcurrent2021 — presentBrooklyn, New York, United States
- Bowery FarmingProduct & Portfolio Strategy2019
- Tenex Capital ManagementPrivate Equity Senior Associate2016 — 2018New York City Metropolitan Area
- Macquarie Asset ManagementPrivate Equity Associate2013 — 2015New York City Metropolitan Area
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Financial Modeling8Financial Analysis5Bloomberg5
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- Who is Gene Zhu?
- Gene Zhu is the founder and CEO of Afar Foods, a snack brand focused on global cuisines and health-oriented ingredients. The company's initial product is a line of savory, crispy protein bars in flavors including Mexican Chili Lime, Japanese Miso, Indian Masala, and Italian Bruschetta.
- Where does Gene Zhu work?
- Gene Zhu is Founder of Afar Foods, Inc..
- What companies did Gene Zhu found?
- Gene Zhu founded Afar Foods, Inc..
- Where did Gene Zhu go to school?
- Gene Zhu studied at The Wharton School (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship & Innovation); Duke University (B.S., Economics, Finance).
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