Episode Synopsis "Episode 2: AgTech Venture Capital, Food Security & The Future of Farming"

Matthew is joined by Dr. Adrian Percy, CTO at UPL Ltd. (major crop protection company) and Venture Partner at Finistere Ventures LLC (technology and life sciences venture capital investor). Adrian serves on the board of directors for companies such as: BioLumic and HiFidelity Genetics. Adrian is an advocate of modern agriculture. He is a strong proponent of the development and adoption of new technologies that support global food security while conserving the environment. As the previous Head of R&D for the Crop Science division of Bayer, Adrian led crop protection development activities for Bayer in North America and regulatory affairs activities across the entire division of Crop Science. They discuss the world of AgTech and exciting agricultural trends across the globe (e.g. Drones, CRISPR & vertical farming). Can we sustainably feed a growing population? Let's find out.

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