EPI 251a :: Elaine Chon-Baker :: Founder/Managing Dir :: Mokja Ventures

Starting a successful restaurant is no easy feat. You need not only great food, but also a strong concept and initial funding. That’s where Elaine Chon-Baker comes in. As founder and managing director of Mokja Ventures she helps restaurateurs get the money they need to open and operate. So how does a college dropout with almost no experience in the restaurant industry establish a flourishing venture capital fund dedicated to restaurants? It’s been an interesting path. But Elaine is living proof that perseverance pays off.

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