What's the role of government in agtech ecosystems? Salvatore Lavallo, Abu Dhabi Investment Office
It’s fair to say most entrepreneurs (and farmers!) aren’t big fans of government rules and regulations for fear of being slowed down by red tape and bureaucracy. However, the political environment in ...
15 Dec 202144min
Bonus Ep: Later-Stage Agtech Startup Wrap, feat. Anastasia Volkova, Regrow
Where are all the women founders in agtech, especially at later-stage startups? What does an acquisition really feel like, and when does it make sense? In this Bonus episode, we answer both these ques...
8 Dec 202141min
Later-Stage Agtech Startup Lessons #3 - Charles Baron, Farmers Business Network
Farmers Business Network is one of the most well-funded startups in agtech. Just recently, they announced a $300M Series G round, bringing their total funds raised to $870M and their valuation to near...
1 Dec 202148min
Later-Stage Agtech Startup Lessons #2 - Paul Lightfoot, BrightFarms
“When you say, ‘can I have your money?’ Then, people speak the truth.”Paul Lightfoot is a serial entrepreneur who has learned several lessons the hard way, from raising money to communicating purpose ...
17 Nov 202139min
Later-Stage Agtech Startup Lessons #1 - Michael Gilbert, Semios
In this 3-part series, we’ll share the lessons from agtech startup founders who have grown their agtech companies from idea to at least 100 employees. We’ll be examining what’s worked (and hasn’t), di...
3 Nov 202136min
Bonus: Investing in tech to enable regen ag
Venture investment into technology companies that have the potential to scale regenerative agriculture is accelerating. However, it is a relatively new domain for venture capital, and it comes with it...
28 Okt 202131min
Why You Should Give a F*ck About Farming - Gabrielle Chan
Does the average citizen actually need to care about how their food is produced? This is the central question Australian author and journalist, Gabrielle Chan, set out to answer. Her latest book, “Why...
20 Okt 202139min
Farmers and Startups: Lessons and Tips for Collaborating
The divide between farmers and startups can seem like a chasm. Tech culture and agriculture have evolved from completely different backgrounds, and even seem to have their own languages. So how can ag...
6 Okt 202141min
