Caroline Cotto

Director at Food System Innovations | Entrepreneur | Startup Mentor & Advisor | Forbes 30 Under 30

Caroline Cotto is an accomplished entrepreneur and food systems innovator with a diverse and impactful professional background.

Professional Highlights:

Co-Founder & COO of Renewal Mill, a women-run startup focused on food, technology, and sustainability
Board President of the Upcycled Food Association
Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree
Currently working in food system innovations, with recent roles including Category Innovation Director

Career Journey: Her professional path has been unconventional and globally oriented, including:

White House intern for Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative
Fulbright Fellow in Taiwan
UN World Food Programme assistant in Cambodia
Worked as a Program & Brand Manager at HubSpot
Farmer in Italy
Participant in the Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator

Personal Passions: Caroline is passionate about:

Cultural exchange
International collaboration
Design thinking and human-centered innovation
Sustainability in the food system
Outdoor activities like rock climbing, biking, and hiking

Recent Professional Focus: Her recent LinkedIn posts suggest she is involved with Project Drawdown as an Executive Director, working on climate and environmental solutions, with a particular interest in food systems and sustainable practices.1 2 3

Caroline describes herself as someone who "eats adventure for breakfast" and is not afraid to take unconventional paths in her professional and personal endeavors.