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Slice of Agriculture

Slice of Agriculture

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“Slices” on the people and organizations in agriculture. Produced by Slice of Media, Inc.© 2024-2025 Slice of Media, Inc. Economics Politics & Government
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  • #4 - Adam Bergman, Managing Director at EcoTech Capital
    May 27 2025

    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/

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    22 mins
  • #3 - Danny Bernstein, CEO & Managing Partner at The Reservoir
    Apr 8 2025

    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/

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    17 mins
  • #2 - Tom Gauthier, Founder & CEO at AgTechLogic
    Mar 11 2025

    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.

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    14 mins

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