Milo Krastev
About Milo Krastev
Milo Krastev serves as the Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Development and Chief Financial Officer at Foodsmart, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in finance and strategy, having held positions at Palantir Technologies, ValueAct Capital, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and he co-founded Foodsmart to promote accessible healthy eating.
Current Role at Foodsmart
Milo Krastev serves as the Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Development, as well as Chief Financial Officer at Foodsmart. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic direction and financial management. Under his leadership, Foodsmart has focused on making healthy eating more accessible and affordable through initiatives such as its telenutrition program. Krastev's role involves overseeing the expansion of Foodsmart's services, including its telehealth network, which has become the largest in the country.
Previous Experience at Palantir Technologies
Milo Krastev worked at Palantir Technologies in two capacities. From 2012 to 2016, he was the Head of Financial Strategy & Analytics, where he managed financial planning and analysis functions. Following this role, he served in Growth Initiatives for one year from 2017 to 2018. His experience at Palantir contributed to his expertise in strategic growth and analytics within the technology sector.
Co-Founder of Foodsmart
Milo Krastev co-founded Foodsmart in 2010, where he played a significant role in establishing the company's mission to improve access to healthy eating. He was involved in the organization until 2012, laying the groundwork for initiatives that would later impact the lives of over 2 million Americans. His contributions during the early years helped shape the company's focus on nutrition and health.
Educational Background
Milo Krastev studied at Georgetown University and The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). His education provided a strong foundation in finance and strategy, which he has applied throughout his career in various roles across different sectors, including technology and investment banking.
Career in Investment Banking and Finance
Before his roles at Foodsmart and Palantir Technologies, Milo Krastev gained experience in the finance sector. He worked as an Investment Banker at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for one year in New York, followed by a position as an Investment Associate at ValueAct Capital from 2007 to 2009 in San Francisco. These roles contributed to his financial acumen and strategic insight in business development.