Elise Alexander is the general counsel for Acre Trader, an online investing platform for farmland She was raised on a farm and cattle ranch in Crawford County, Arkansas. Prior to her time at Acre Trader, she’s served as President of a large family office, managing several companies and serving as legal counsel; VP and General Counsel for T.A.W., Inc., an oilfield services company with $200 million in revenue across multiple states; as an associate at the Orrick firm in Silicon Valley forming and advising startups and public companies regarding securities compliance, mergers & acquisitions, and initial public offerings; and as in-house corporate counsel for Varian Associates, Inc. in Palo Alto, California. Her upbringing plus legal work uniquely prepared her for for this position of a tech start-up helping investors invest in the lucrative field of farmland.
Golden Nuggets:
Farm land is critical real estate for the continuation of our species, but the supply is dwindling. There is a real opportunity when demand outstrips supply.You don’t have to invest in this asset class by yourself. You can tap into the benefits of crowdfunding - leveraging other people’s expertise and take advantage of diversifying your portfolio.When you’re investing in real estate, it’s always important to do your due diligence.Surround yourself with mentors and people you trust.
Here is the link for AcreTrader: https://acre.ositracker.com/142598/10189