Bakur Kvezereli
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Bakur Kvezereli (born January 5, 1981) is a Georgian-American entrepreneur. He is a co-founder of specialty food marketplace Maiaki and autonomous electric tractor startup Ztractor.[1]
Early years and Education[edit]
Kvezereli was born on January 5, 1981, in Tbilisi, Georgia. His great grandfather George Kvezereli was a member of European trade guild and owner of multinational salt trading company. He was a philanthropist and financial supporter of Tbilisi State University.[2]
Bakur Kvezereli is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He is the Mastercard and Legatum Fellow.[3]
Career and awards[edit]
Before emigrating to the United States Bakur was working on agriculture and food trade policy in different counties including Romania, Kenya and his motherland Georgia. Where he held a position of the Minister of Agriculture in 2008–2011.[4] For the exceptional service he was awarded The Presidential Order of Excellence and Order of Honor.[5][6]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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