AgTech Innovators

In this episode, we meet Jane Bunn, meteorologist and founder and CEO of Jane's Weather. Jane discusses her journey in AgTech, how she started her weather app to provide detailed weather information for farmers and other industries and talks about the challenges she faced as a female founder and the importance of networking.  

Note: Evapotranspiration is the process by which water moves from the land surface to the atmosphere either by evaporation or transpiration. 

The AgTech sector has a chance to have a meaningful impact, create world-class solutions, and have them deployed and get recognition for all of the investment, hard work, research and innovation that's gone on.  Now is the time to be bold. 

In this episode Peter Castellas, CEO of the Climate Zeitgeist, emphasises the need to understand the views and language of key stakeholders including government, investors, and corporate buyers to successfully scale climate tech and AgTech solutions.  

Would you like to find out more about the global AgTech ecosystem. Or the emerging biologicals sector?

In this episode Peter Wren-Hilton from Wharf42 and Platform10 discusses in detail emerging trends and opportunities in the global AgTech market.

Note: This episode was recorded in April 2024. All information was accurate at the time of recording.

The Startup Network aims to help entrepreneurs navigate the startup journey, from ideation to securing funding, by offering practical guidance, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The

head of community, Ryan Burns, emphasises the importance of founder optimism, customer obsession, and solving real problems as keys to startup success.

Note: This episode was recorded in May 2024. All information was accurate at the time of recording.

Does your startup collect or use real-time, location-sensitive data? Digital Twins may be an opportunity to further add value to your technology offerings.

In this episode, Alena Moison from Digital Twin Victoria discusses their use of sensor and satellite data for creating digital replicas for use in agriculture.

Note: Episode recorded in February 2024. All information was accurate at the time of

recording.

Interested in attracting investment for your AgTech startup?  

In this episode Dr Madeline Mitchell from Breakthrough Victoria discusses how her organisation identifies and invests in the agrifood startup ecosystem. She also shares some insights on how you can better position your startup for success. 

Note: Episode recorded in January 2024. All information was accurate at the time of recording. 

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Would you like to know more about strategies and opportunities that you should consider when growing your AgTech startup?

Justin from Beanstalk AgTech discusses a range of considerations startups could make when entering the marketplace and how you can align your product offerings with emerging

priorities in the agriculture sector.

Note: Episode recorded in April 2024. All information was accurate at the time of recording.

How do AgTech start-ups connect with investors, researchers, and other complementary technologies?

Learn more from Arianna Sippel at growAg, a platform that helps AgTech startups connect and grow by making connections within the AgTech ecosystem domestically and internationally. 

Note: Episode recorded in February 2024. All information was accurate at the time of

recording.

How do start-ups and young visionaries source the finance that will help them achieve their dreams and get their product and ideas to market?

Learn more from Hunter Jay, Founder and CEO of Ripe Robotics who is designing an autonomous harvesting machine that he hopes will revolutionise the industry and improve efficiencies in the orchard. 

Note: This episode recorded in July 2023. All information was accurate at the time of recording.

Using a GPS fleet management system is a novel way to keep track of your cattle, and this is exactly what Smart Paddock is doing with solar-powered ear tags.

In this episode with Darren Wolchyn, CEO of Smart Paddock, we explore how this AgTech start-up has raised funds and sought investment to support this innovative idea.