Slice of Agriculture

In Episode #6 of Slice of Agriculture our guest is:Danny Bernstein, CEO & Managing Partner at The Reservoir .Listen to the full episode to learn about: Traditional AgTech incubators lacked field access—The Reservoir fills that gap with real farm integration.The Reservoir promotes global AgTech R&D by fostering international founder exchanges.Startups are advised to follow an 80/10/10 model: prioritize off-the-shelf components.Community, collaboration, and exposure to growers are at the heart of The Reservoir’s model.A long-term vision includes lowering R&D costs and building inclusive access for small and large farms alike.Learn more about Guest Company:Website https://www.reservoir.co/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/reservoirco/Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-e-bergman/Slice of Agriculture is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #5 of Slice of Agriculture our guest is:Adham Ghazali, CEO at DailyRobotics.Listen to the full episode to learn about: DailyRobotics is developing advanced robots to automate the selective harvesting of strawberries.The company’s flagship Q2 harvester uses a patented, soft two-fingered gripper to avoid bruising delicate strawberries.Their robots can pick strawberries at human speed—or faster—solving critical speed and labor challenges in the industry.Field testing shows damage rates have dropped from 50% to under 10%, with full commercial launch targeted for 2026.Learn more about Guest Company:Website https://www.dailyrobotics.com/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dailyrobotics/Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-e-bergman/Slice of Agriculture is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #4 of Slice of Agriculture our guest is:Adam Bergman, Managing Director at EcoTech Capital.Listen to the full episode to learn about: Capital Strategy Over Hype: Bergman criticizes the “free capital” era, urging AgTech founders to build sustainable, ROI-driven businesses rather than chase unicorn valuations.AgTech ≠ Software: Emphasizes the need for realistic margin expectations and cautions against treating agriculture like high-margin tech sectors.ROI-Driven Innovation: Robotics, automation, and digital tools must be affordable, usable today, and show ROI in under a year to gain farmer adoption.Data is the New Soil: The transition from intuition to precision farming hinges on farmers trusting and utilizing real-time data analytics.FinTech's Role in Ag: Emerging finance models like performance-backed insurance and data-informed lending could transform agricultural investment dynamics.Learn more about Guest Company:Website http://www.ecotechcap.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecotech-capital/Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-e-bergman/Slice of Agriculture is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #3 of Slice of Agriculture our guest is:Danny Bernstein, CEO & Managing Partner at The Reservoir.Listen to the full episode to learn about: The Reservoir's Mission: A venture capital firm dedicated to revolutionizing AgTech through robotics and AI.Key Investments: Reservoir Ventures focuses on autonomy, precision agriculture, and AI-driven farm solutions.Challenges in Agriculture: Labor shortages and automation gaps in harvesting processes.Insights from the Netherlands: Lessons from a country where agriculture is a first-class industry.Future of AI in AgTech: Adapting existing AI frameworks for farm robotics and automation.Learn more about Guest Company:Website https://reservoir.co/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/reservoirco/Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannybernstein/Slice of Agriculture is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #2 of Slice of Agriculture our guest is: Tom Gauthier, Founder & CEO at AgTechLogic. Listen to the full episode to learn about: Live from the Pistachio Grower Conference – Tom shares insights from Monterey, CA.The Birth of AgTechLogic – A journey from chemical engineering to ag-tech innovation.Precision Spraying Technology – How AI-driven herbicide application cuts costs and reduces waste.Challenges Farmers Face – Rising input costs, labor issues, and the need for real-time data.Future of AgTechLogic – Expanding globally and integrating AR/VR for next-gen farming solutions.Learn more about Guest Company:Website https://www.agtechlogic.com/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/agtechlogic/ Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tfgauthier/Slice of Agriculture is produced by Slice of Media, Inc. 

In Episode #1 of Slice of Agriculture our guest is:  Sarah Martello, Co-Founder & CEO at AgWise. Listen to the full episode to learn about: From Farm to AgTech: Sarah Martello’s journey from a Kansas farm to leading AgWise, driven by her passion for agriculture and technology.Precision Farming Tools: Saving farmers $200 per acre through data-driven nutrient recommendations, reducing waste and cost.Blockchain for Transparency: Leveraging blockchain to address traceability and standardization issues in organic and regenerative agriculture.Future of Farming: How AI and technology are transforming farming into a real-time, interactive process.Learn more about Guest Company:Website https://www.linkedin.com/company/agwisetechnology/LinkedIn https://agwise.io/Learn about our Guest:LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-martello/Slice of Agriculture is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.