Scaling Sustainable Food and Beverage Brands with Real Foundations

Michelle Calios is a food industry entrepreneur and investor with more than ten years of hands-on experience. She co-founded KoRo and spent over a decade growing the brand from scratch, making it one of Europe’s top food companies. 

During her career, she has learned the details of food purchasing, supply chain management, and business growth, earning a strong reputation for creating lasting companies. Michelle has established a broad network of global suppliers and created a plan for developing a business while staying true to its core values.

Right now, she works as a strategic advisor, business angel, and mentor specifically for healthy and sustainable food and beverage brands. Her approach to investing is deeply personal, as she chooses to work closely with founders before committing any capital. 

She is a big believer that real support goes way beyond just handing over money. Instead, she brings practical operational know-how, a trusted network of suppliers, and honest, direct feedback to the companies she supports.

Michelle focuses heavily on connecting sustainability with everyday business efficiency, especially in the areas where most young brands struggle. She steps in to help founders figure out complex supply chain structures, handle raw material procurement, and build systems that can handle rapid growth. Her ultimate goal is to work alongside driven founders who want to build a business with incredibly strong foundations, rather than just launching a trendy product.