EP: 86: Rachel Kishore, Founder of Empowered Economy - Importance of the 5 C's (Community, Content, Collaboration, Capital, and Curation) for Female Food Founders

Meet Rachel Kishore:

Rachel Kishore has a background in finance, technology, food, and nutrition. After earning her undergraduate degree in Food & Nutritional Sciences, she began work at a nutrition BioTech startup before transitioning into FinTech.

Over the last 5 years, Rachel’s work in finance has focused on women's advocacy. In recognition of her leadership and engagement, she was honored as a Yahoo Finance HERoes Top 100 Women Future Leaders and featured on the Nasdaq Tower on International Women's Day.

Outside of work, Rachel is passionate about engaging in women's entrepreneurship and CPG organizations. She is the Founder of Empowered Economy, a community for female food founders, leaders, and innovators.

Connect with Rachel & Empowered Economy here: 

• Website: https://empoweredrachel.com/empowered-economy/about
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/empowered-economy
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredeconomy/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/empowerdeconomy
• Slack Community: tinyurl.com/join-the-empowered-economy

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• New Year, New SKU event: https://tinyurl.com/new-year-new-SKU
• ThingTesting: https://thingtesting.com/
• PopUpGrocer: https://popupgrocer.com/
• GoodsMart: https://www.thegoodsmart.com/
• Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/
• GroundUp Nut Butter: https://grounduppdx.com/
• Sixteen Mill: https://www.sixteenmill.com/
• Anjali’s Cup: https://www.anjaliscup.com/
• Knead Love Bakery: https://kneadlovebakerynyc.com/
• Seed & Mill: https://www.seedandmill.com/
• Matchaful: https://www.matchaful.com/
• Nu Market: https://numarket.co/
• Startup Field Guide: http://startupfieldguide.com