- Abhiram Sripat & Jordan Long: Quantum Soil Intelligence | Ep. 93
In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Abhiram Sripat, Founder and CEO of Florence Quantum Labs, and Jordan Long, commercial leader and futurist, explore how quantum biology and fungi research can transform agriculture. The talk connects soil intelligence, precision agriculture, and business strategy to real-world farming challenges. They explain why most soil solutions fail, how adaptive, region-specific approaches can improve sustainability and productivity, and how complex science becomes actionable through clear communication and leadership. Listen now on all major podcast platforms!
โWithout fungi creating the fine grain of the soil, plants would not even exist, and agriculture as it is known today would never have emerged.โ
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Abhiram Sripat is the Founder and CEO of Florence Quantum Labs, where he works at the intersection of quantum physics, biology, and agriculture to build advanced biosensing systems for soil and crop intelligence.ย
Jordan Long is a futurist and commercial leader focused on scaling frontier technologies into real-world adoption.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:23) Introduction
- (02:19) Fungi resilience
- (03:45) Soil failures
- (06:12) Platform solution
- (07:50) Life loop
- (14:58) Precision farming
- (37:17) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E93 - 43m - Jan 15, 2026 - รyvind Andre Haram: The New Era of Seafood Branding | Ep. 92
In this episode of The Wisenetix Podcast, รyvind Andre Haram, Head of Communications at ScaleAQ, shares his journey from journalism to leading communications in one of the worldโs largest aquaculture companies. He discusses how storytelling, transparency, and innovation are driving the seafood industry toward a more sustainable future. Learn how communication shapes global aquaculture growth and public awareness. Listen now on all major platforms!
โThe seafood industry must invest in marketing and communication just as much as it invests in technology.โ
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: รyvind Andre Haram is the Head of Communications at ScaleAQ, one of the leading global providers of aquaculture technology and solutions. With a background in journalism and communications, he has over two decades of experience helping bridge the gap between the seafood industry and the public. His work focuses on transparency, innovation, and responsible storytelling in aquaculture.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:34) Introduction
- (03:44) Journalism vs communication
- (07:57) ScaleAQ overview
- (09:58) Shaping aquacultureโs future
- (13:17) Global seafood consumption
- (21:12) Storytelling in seafood
- (29:44) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E92 - 36m - Dec 18, 2025 - Jayson Ryner: Rethinking Farm Machinery | Ep. 91
In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Jayson Ryner, Founder and CEO of ReEnvision Ag Inc., shares how creativity and innovation can redefine modern agriculture. From his roots as a music teacher to building autonomous planting technology, Jayson explores how smaller, smarter, and more sustainable machinery is transforming soil health and farm economics. Discover how leadership, vision, and entrepreneurship fuel this revolution. Listen now on all major platforms!
โSmaller, lighter, and autonomous machinery will define the next generation of agricultural innovation.โ
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Jayson Ryner is the Founder and CEO of ReEnvision Ag Inc., based in Iowa, USA. With a background in education and business, he combines creativity and strategic insight to design hardware for the soil health era. His company is pioneering smaller, autonomous, and sustainable planting systems that redefine modern agriculture.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:51) Introduction
- (03:53) Early farm influence
- (06:17) Creativity in entrepreneurship
- (09:08) Founding ReEnvision Ag
- (12:56) Soil health technology
- (16:22) Autonomous machinery
- (27:26) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E91 - 40m - Nov 20, 2025 - Andrew Armstrong: Customer Led R&D | Ep. 90
In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Andrew Armstrong, Sales and Marketing Director at Pathway Intermediates, shares lessons from 30 years in global agri sales and feed additives. He explains how timeless fundamentals meet modern data, why long-term partnerships beat transactions, and how to position science-driven innovation across regions. Hear practical takes on relevance, trust, and sustainability that actually work. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Timeless husbandry fundamentals still determine outcomes, while modern technologies and data enhance consistency, decisions, and scale across species and systems."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Andrew Armstrong is Sales and Marketing Director at Pathway Intermediates with 25+ years in animal nutrition, health, and feed additives across the UK, Europe, and global markets. His work centers on strategic partnerships, market expansion, and translating R&D into relevant value for customers.ย
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:37) Introduction
- (03:55) Sales lessons
- (05:56) Company focus
- (09:17) Innovation story
- (10:53) Partner trust
- (12:26) Regional nuance
- (23:00) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E90 - 27m - Sep 18, 2025 - Rick Langille: Fresh Food Future | Ep. 89
In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Rick Langille, Founder and CEO of Harvest Today, shares how modular vertical growing systems are reshaping fresh food access. He discusses overcoming startup challenges, the role of nutrition in public health, and the importance of building community-driven food systems. Gain insights into leadership, brand authority, and why โfood is medicine.โ Listen now on all major platforms!
"Business is people. Itโs about building relationships and serving others."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Rick Langille, Founder and CEO of Harvest Today, has built a mission-driven company that manufactures modular Vertigation Systems to meet the rising demand for fresh, local food. With decades of business experience, he champions health, sustainability, and community impact through innovative agriculture solutions.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:26) Introduction
- (01:10) Purpose-driven leadership
- (07:20) Startup funding challenges
- (12:07) Food as medicine
- (17:38) Community food systems
- (29:53) Brand authority strategies
- (33:34) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E89 - 37m - Aug 21, 2025 - Stephen Lamb: Building Grower Trust | Ep. 88
In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Stephen Lamb, shares how his journey from the military to agribusiness helped him lead with empathy and purpose in todayโs saturated agricultural market. He unpacks the challenges of grower engagement, carbon markets, and how personal branding drives trust and authority. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Farmers wonโt work with you if they donโt trust you, even if youโre the smartest person in the room."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Stephen Lamb brings extensive experience from roles across agtech, grain marketing, and sustainable outreach. He focuses on helping growers adopt carbon programs and build trust through face-to-face engagement.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:37) Introduction
- (05:46) Building grower trust
- (10:09) Market noise challenges
- (14:01) Carbon market skepticism
- (20:45) Personal brand clarity
- (27:48) Brand authority building
- (31:02) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E88 - 37m - Jul 17, 2025 - Geraldo Mattioli: Career Growth in Ag | Ep. 87
In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Geraldo Mattioli, a global agribusiness leader, shares key lessons from his 30-year career leading agribusiness operations across Brazil, the U.S., and Europe. He discusses digital transformation, strategic asset management, and the evolving challenges of agriculture leadership. Hear how trust, adaptability, and purpose-driven leadership drive performance in todayโs global ag landscape. Listen now on all major platforms!
โAgriculture has changed a lot and will continue to change, but it's still an industry where change comes at its own pace.โ
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Geraldo Mattioli is a global agribusiness leader with nearly 30 years of experience managing teams and operations across Latin America, North America, and Europe. He has led strategic initiatives in crop nutrition, sustainability, digital transformation, and asset optimization, always with a focus on business impact. His perspective blends practical leadership with deep market knowledge.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:40) Introduction
- (04:16) Agriculture market differences
- (08:10) Leadership in new markets
- (12:04) Digital transformation barriers
- (14:39) Strategic asset decisions
- (16:42) Navigating professional transitions
- (22:33) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E87 - 27m - Jun 18, 2025 - Sara Steever: Bridging Tech & Ag | Ep. 86
In this special re-run episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, weโre bringing back our conversation with Sara SteeverโForbes Council Member and CTO at Paulsen. Sara has a one-of-a-kind background that blends agriculture, art, and digital tech, and she shares how those worlds came together in her career. We talk about how digital marketing and AI are changing the game in agriculture, from how farmers work to how companies connect with their audiences. Itโs a conversation full of real-world insights you can use to sharpen your own strategies. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform!
"Digital platforms are vital for reaching and engaging the ag audience."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Sara Steever, a Forbes Council Member with a diverse background blending agriculture, art, and technology, has evolved from her foundational roots on a South Dakota farm to her role as the CTO at Paulsen. Her journey, characterized by creativity and innovation, transitioned from graphic design to pioneering digital marketing within the agriculture sector. Currently, she utilizes her extensive experience to explore and demonstrate how technology can significantly transform agricultural practices and marketing strategies.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:28) Introduction
- (01:45) Digital Transition
- (02:22) Design Success Insights
- (04:45) Continuous Learning
- (11:20) Digital Engagement
- (20:33) Tech Utilization
- (28:36) AI Impact
- (43:20) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E86 - 49m - May 1, 2025 - Ben McCormick: Effective B2B Strategies | Ep. 85
In this special re-run episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Ben McCormick, Vice President of Marketing Services at 5MetaCom. Ben brings his wealth of experience in creating successful B2B marketing strategies for the agriculture industryโs complex, science-driven products. Discover how to stand out in the market, communicate technical details effectively, and navigate common challenges. Tune in for practical insights that can boost your marketing efforts!
"Understanding the customer's problem and how your product can uniquely solve it is crucial."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Ben McCormick is the Vice President of Marketing Services at 5MetaCom in Carmel, Indiana. With a degree in Business Communications from Indiana University Bloomington, Ben has over 19 years of experience developing B2B marketing strategies, particularly for scientific, technical, and regulated products. His expertise in differentiating products and aligning marketing messages with sales goals has been pivotal in helping clients achieve success.
What will you learn:ย
- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:31) Introduction
- (07:39) Science and technology
- (10:22) Mature markets
- (14:04) Three Cโs approach
- (17:33) Customer preferences
- (29:40) Aligning marketing
- (40:31) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E85 - 45m - Apr 15, 2025 - Melissa Baer: Digital Trust in Agriculture | Ep. 84
In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Melissa Baer, CEO of Backstory, talks about the growing influence of digital technology in agriculture. She explains how using data to increase transparency can build consumer trust, the hurdles farmers face when adopting digital tools, and the pressures of sustainability on supply chains. Melissa also shares how AI and ontological frameworks are reshaping the way agricultural data is managed. Listen now on all major platforms!
"New data-driven storytelling allows brands to replace static certifications with ongoing, transparent engagement that builds long-term consumer trust."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Melissa Baer holds a BMOS in Business Administration from Western University. She is a technologist, entrepreneur, and CEO of Backstory, specializing in value chain technology for agriculture and ethical brands. With expertise in agri-tech, blockchain, and sustainability, she focuses on improving transparency and efficiency in supply chains. Her work bridges the gap between producers and consumers by leveraging data and digital tools to build trust and drive business success.
What will you learn:ย
- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:32) Introduction
- (02:49) Digitalizing agriculture challenges
- (06:46) Data & consumer trust
- (11:46) AI in agri data management
- (15:54) Sustainable farming & technology
- (21:18) Future of supply chains
- (27:40) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E84 - 33m - Apr 10, 2025 - Shirley Ferber: Global Challenges in Horse Nutrition | Ep. 83
In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Shirley Ferber, Israelโs first equine nutritionist, shares her experience breaking new ground in the field. She talks about the hurdles of bringing science-backed nutrition to the industry, the value of working alongside veterinarians, and the ways cultural and climate factors shape equine health. Hear how her work in education, research, and global consulting is making a difference for horses everywhere. Tune in now on all major platforms!
"One of my biggest goals is making evidence-based equine nutrition knowledge accessible in multiple languages to reach more people."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Shirley Ferber, MSc, MRSB, is Israelโs first equine nutritionist. With a Master of Science in Equine Science from the University of Edinburgh, she is the founder of Equida, a platform dedicated to advancing equine health and welfare through education and research. Shirley collaborates with veterinarians, develops nutrition strategies for horses, and consults internationally to adapt feeding practices to diverse climates and cultures.
Connect with our guest: LinkedIn, Website, E-mail.
What will you learn:ย
- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:42) Introduction
- (01:48) Israelโs first equine nutritionist
- (05:20) Challenges in pioneering the field
- (07:06) Working with veterinarians
- (11:46) Climate impact on horse nutrition
- (15:58) Expanding to a global network
- (17:45) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E83 - 20m - Apr 3, 2025 - Liane Hart: AI in Livestock Breeding | Ep. 82
In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Liane Hart, CEO & Co-Founder of Verility, Inc., talks about how her company is changing the game in livestock reproduction with AI-powered diagnostics. She shares the journey of creating a groundbreaking mobile device for ovulation detection and semen analysis, the role of diverse teams in driving innovation, and the challenges that come with building a startup. Donโt miss this conversation about the future of animal breeding and the impact of technologyโavailable now on all major platforms!
"Livestock producers can now accurately detect ovulation and analyze semen quality using a mobile, AI-powered device that eliminates the need for expensive laboratory testing."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Liane Hart, CEO & Co-Founder of Verility, Inc., brings a wealth of experience in animal breeding and genetics. She earned her B.S. in Animal Sciences and M.S. in Animal Breeding & Genetics from Purdue University. With a background spanning regulatory, product development, and marketing, she now leads innovation in livestock reproduction technology.
What will you learn:ย
- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:31) Introduction
- (02:47) Livestock reproductive technology
- (05:07) Challenges of agtech startups
- (07:47) Importance of team diversity
- (11:20) Managing limited resources
- (15:57) Business leadership strategies
- (24:31) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E82 - 29m - Mar 27, 2025 - Margaret Oldham: Farmer-Led AgTech Solutions | Ep. 81
In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Margaret Oldham, VP of Innovation at AgLaunch, shares how farmer-driven innovation is shaping the future of agtech. She talks about AgLaunchโs hands-on approach, where farmers team up with startups to test, refine, and invest in new agricultural technologies. By combining real-world farm trials with mentorship for entrepreneurs, this model speeds up agtech commercialization and ensures solutions are practical and effective. Donโt miss this insightful conversationโlisten now on all major platforms!
"Our approach bridges the gap between startups and farmers, ensuring that new technologies are tested where they matter mostโon the farm."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Margaret Oldham, VP of Innovation at AgLaunch, brings over 30 years of expertise in agricultural innovation, marketing, and business development. With a degree in Agricultural Economics and Communications from Mississippi State University, Margaret has led groundbreaking initiatives in agtech and farmer-driven entrepreneurship. His work at AgLaunch focuses on bridging the gap between startups and farmers to accelerate agtech adoption.
What will you learn:ย
- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:44) Introduction
- (07:12) AgLaunch model
- (09:43) Farmer involvement
- (12:58) Agtech adoption
- (16:71) Farmer investment
- (23:25) Future technologies
- (31:46) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E81 - 37m - Mar 20, 2025 - Paola Lancheros: R&D Success Tips | Ep. 80
In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Paola Lancheros, an expert in animal nutrition and pet food innovation, shares her unique perspective on combining chemical engineering and biochemistry to create health-focused pet food products. She talks about everything from choosing the right ingredients to understanding the critical role of fiber in gut health. Paola offers practical advice for tackling misinformation and fostering innovation in the field. Tune in nowโthis conversation is available on all major platforms!
"Understanding the biochemistry of fiber and how it impacts gut health helps us create better diets for pets."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Paola Lancheros is a chemical engineer with a Masterโs degree in Animal Science from the University of Illinois. As an expert in animal nutrition and pet food innovation, she combines her deep knowledge of biochemistry, fiber analysis, and formulation to create impactful solutions for pet health. With a passion for research and education, Paola emphasizes ethics and science-based approaches to tackle industry challenges.
What will you learn:ย
- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:52) Introduction
- (11:11) Role of fiber in gut health
- (12:58) Tackling misinformation
- (16:30) Leadership in innovation and education
- (21:10) Designing effective R&D systems
- (26:54) Technology in pet food
- (28:14) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E80 - 30m - Mar 13, 2025 - Adam Burnsed: Strategic Growth in Agri-Business | Ep. 79
In this special re-run of the Wisenetix Podcast, weโre bringing back our conversation with Adam Burnsed, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Adisseo. Adam shares his unique perspective on how marketing strategies and business development come together in the agriculture and animal nutrition industries. He highlights the value of long-term planning, building strategic partnerships, and understanding customer needs to drive sustainable growth. Donโt miss this opportunity to pick up practical strategies to elevate your approach to marketing and business in agriculture. Listen now on your favorite platform!
"Marketing must align with sales to create sustainable, strategic growth plans."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Adam Burnsed holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Sciences from the University of Florida and has completed advanced management programs at ESSEC Business School and University College Dublin. With nearly two decades of experience in animal health and nutrition, Adam specializes in business development, marketing, and customer management. As Director of Business Development and Marketing at Adisseo, Adam focuses on driving growth and innovation through strategic initiatives.
What will you learn:ย
- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:29) Introduction
- (02:38) Global business perspectives
- (11:49) Importance of marketing strategies
- (14:30) Long-term planning in business
- (18:54) Identifying ideal customers
- (43:53) Building meaningful partnerships
- (48:00) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E79 - 52m - Mar 6, 2025 - John Ireland: Reimagining Fertilizer Logistics | Ep. 78
In this episode of The Wisenetix Podcast, John Ireland, CEO and founder of NTP Technologies, shares an exciting breakthrough in plasma technology for sustainable farming. Drawing on his extensive experience as an entrepreneur and his background in biochemical engineering, John discusses how nitrogen-enriched solutions are set to revolutionize fertilizer production. He explores how this innovation can boost farm efficiency, improve soil health, reduce environmental impact, and tackle challenges like COโ emissions and rising fertilizer costs. Donโt miss this engaging conversation about the future of agriculture and sustainabilityโavailable now on all major platforms!
โSalt-free fertilizers produced on-site minimize soil degradation, protect water systems, and offer healthier long-term options for agricultural production.โ
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: John Ireland, founder and CEO of NTP Technologies, holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a Masterโs in Biochemical Engineering from Brown University. With over three decades of entrepreneurial experience, John has built multiple startups and mentored executives, focusing on sustainable innovations. His current mission is revolutionizing agriculture with plasma technology to produce 100% salt-free nitrogen fertilizers.
What will you learn:ย
- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:51) Introduction
- (03:60) Plasma technology origins
- (07:11) Sustainable farming benefits
- (12:54) Local vs. industrial farming
- (16:20) Fertilizer production challenges
- (27:59) Precision agriculture applications
- (37:60) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E78 - 44m - Feb 27, 2025 - Collyn Damerau: Adapting Sales to Customers | Ep. 77
In this episode of The Wisenetix Podcast, Collyn Damerau, Business Development Manager at Countryside Feed LLC, shares his inspiring transition from agricultural education to the animal feed industry. Collyn opens up about the challenges of working with a wide range of customersโfrom distributors to small-scale producersโand provides thoughtful insights into the shifting needs of modern agriculture. Whether youโre in sales, business development, or simply passionate about agriculture, this episode offers practical tips and a new way of looking at the industry. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform!
"Effective communication is critical in agriculture, whether youโre educating farmers about feed products or responding to challenges on their operations."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Collyn Damerau holds a Masterโs degree in Agricultural Education from Tarleton State University and has a proven track record in agricultural sales and education. Now the Business Development Manager at Countryside Feed LLC, Collyn brings years of expertise in retail, distribution, and feed production to the table.
What will you learn:ย
- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:26) Introduction
- (04:05) From teaching to sales
- (09:42) A day in feed sales
- (12:22) Retail vs. direct sales
- (18:33) Communication in the feed industry
- (23:59) Cattle industry challenges
- (26:36) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E77 - 31m - Feb 20, 2025 - Matthew Donovan: Precision Farming Solutions | Ep. 76
In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Matthew Donovan, CEO of Agriculture Intelligence, shares how precision technology and AI are reshaping the world of agriculture. He highlights innovative tools like AgroView, showing how digital solutions help growers make smarter, faster decisions, boost sustainability, and increase profitability. Discover how drone imagery, AI, and geospatial data are addressing challenges in scale and efficiency, paving the way for the future of farming. Donโt miss this engaging conversation, now streaming on all major platforms!
"Digital farming technology will fundamentally change how we produce food by enhancing productivity and reducing waste."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Matthew Donovan holds a Masterโs Certificate in Business Process Management from the University of Florida and an MBA in Marketing & Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix. With over 28 years of expertise in software development, AI, and business strategy, he is the CEO of Agriculture Intelligence. Donovanโs patented AgroView platform revolutionizes precision agriculture with actionable insights for growers.
What will you learn:ย
- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:54) Introduction
- (01:26) Role of AI
- (09:49) Nutrient analysis
- (18:60) Crop-specific applications
- (30:11) Digital revolution in ag
- (40:13) Future of AI in farming
- (44:21) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E76 - 45m - Feb 13, 2025 - Rory Aronson: Automating Precision Agriculture | Ep. 75
In this episode of The Wisenetix Podcast, Rory Aronson, CEO of FarmBot Inc., takes us through the transformative role open-source farming robots are playing in small-scale agriculture. From automating backyard gardens to empowering agronomy researchers with precise tools for experimentation, FarmBotโs customizable technology is changing the way food is grown sustainably and efficiently. Rory offers valuable insights into the maker movement, the power of community-driven innovation, and the exciting possibilities AI brings to the future of farming. Donโt miss this conversationโstream it now on all major platforms to see how FarmBot is revolutionizing agriculture!
"FarmBotโs customizable features allow users to grow vegetables or even experiment with coral farming in new ways."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Rory Aronson, CEO of FarmBot Inc., holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. A social entrepreneur and inventor, Rory founded FarmBotโan open-source farming robot transforming small-scale agriculture through automation, customization, and accessibility. With over 9 years of experience, he focuses on product development, environmental sustainability, and community engagement.
What will you learn:ย
- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:43) Introduction
- (02:02) FarmBot
- (08:34) Open-source systems
- (19:13) Research & educational impact
- (26:16) FarmBot & sustainability
- (35:22) Future possibilities
- (39:30) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E75 - 42m - Feb 6, 2025 - Tiago Toledo: New US Administration & Feed Industry Future | Ep. 74
In this episode of the Wisenetix Podcast, Tiago Toledo, a seasoned market manager with over a decade of experience, shares his perspective on how a second term for Donald Trump could shape the agriculture and feed industries. Tiago breaks down key topics like tariffs, biosecurity, sustainability, and their ripple effects on supply chains and global markets. He also provides practical strategies to handle disruptions and uncover opportunities in an unpredictable market. Donโt miss this engaging discussionโavailable now on all major platforms!
"The Trump administrationโs tariff agenda creates opportunities and risks depending on how companies position their supply chains and strategies."
๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐๐: Tiago Toledo earned his bachelorโs degree in Business Administration with a focus on International Trade from PUC Campinas. With over 12 years of experience across supply chain, marketing, and sales management, Tiago has worked on developing strategies that balance innovation, risk mitigation, and long-term growth.
What will you learn:ย
- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:29) Introduction
- (03:29) Impacts of U.S. tariffs
- (07:47) Supply chain strategies
- (11:19) Biosecurity concerns
- (15:43) Sustainability & agriculture
- (21:44) Regulatory shifts
- (30:37) Final Questions
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
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S1E74 - 36m - Jan 30, 2025
