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Hamdi Ulukaya: The Immigrant Founder Who Built Chobani

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Hamdi Ulukaya: The Immigrant Founder Who Built Chobani

Anup Yadav July 29, 2026 No Comments American Dream Entrepreneurs Business Biography Chobani Founder Employee Ownership Food Industry Leaders Founder Journeys Hamdi Ulukaya Immigrant Entrepreneurs Leadership Philosophy Responsible Capitalism

From a Turkish dairy farm to a $20B yogurt empire — the founder story behind Chobani’s rise.