Hallie Knight Hughes

Hallie Hughes serves as CEO of her organic cacao venture, where she oversees strategy, supply chain, marketing, and sales for sustainable and organic cacao products currently sold in South Africa. Her path into consumer products began after working as a health consultant in Austin, Texas, where she innovated and launched AGIS, a sustainable high-protein snack company that secured $200,000 in funding. Hughes earned a bachelor's degree from Lehigh University in economics and Chinese, followed by a master's degree from the Technical University of Munich in economics and biotechnology. She also holds certifications in yoga, somatic therapy, and nutrition. Her interest in cacao developed during six months spent in South America, particularly in Peru, where she embraced it as a healthy coffee alternative, inspiring the venture that she hopes will evolve into a longevity brand and center.