Chipotle Aluminaries 1.0

Helped growth-stage ventures take their businesses to the next level.

In partnership with the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation, Aluminaries 1.0 accelerated growth-stage ventures with an emphasis on mentoring from established leaders such as global social entrepreneur Kimbal Musk and chef Richard Blais.
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Chipotle has learned how to scale real food for all, and they wanted to share learnings and illuminate the innovation happening in the industry. That’s where the Chipotle Aluminaries Project 1.0 came in. The project, in partnership with the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation, was a seven-month accelerator that gave growth-stage ventures a spotlight and mentoring from established leaders such as global social entrepreneur Kimbal Musk and chef Richard Blais.

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In-Person Bootcamp

A five day bootcamp in Newport Beach, California, that was focused on building a plan for scale.

World-Class Mentors

1:1 mentor meetings and three to four mentors committed to at least six months of formal advising.

Access to Chipotle Experts

Pro bono mentorship, resources, and service from Chipotle teammates.

Investment Readiness

Customized support that helped ventures get investment ready.

Investor Introductions

Key introductions to relevant investors that helped ventures scale.

Chipotle Celebrity Status

One free entrée at Chipotle every day for one year!

Mentors

Meet a sampling of world-class mentors supporting this initiative

They are dedicated to personalized mentorship, guidance, and pro bono work to help tackle your organization’s trickiest challenges.
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