Daniel advises investors and entrepreneurs across the technology-enabled agrifood terrain. His expertise is fundamental long-term analysis to inform strategic decision-making and resource allocation, particularly in areas where technology and climate change converge.

Previously leading corporate development for energy industry intelligence startups in London and Houston, he started his career with Brookfield Asset Management, supporting M&A in the agriculture, transportation, and energy infrastructure industry verticals.

Christine Gould is the Founder and CEO of Thought For Food (TFF)®, the food and agriculture's next generation innovation engine for impact. She was appointed to the Advisory Committee for the UN Food Systems Summit, serves on several Advisory Boards, and is a General Partner at Expara Southeast Asia Ventures and at Spaceship Earth Ventures.

Ramen Dutta has 20+ years of experience building companies in the Agriculture and Technology space. His background ranges from building sensors and robotics to developing complex data infrastructures to improve operational efficiency in AI development. Within his first start-ups, Ramen has focused his efforts on developing tools in data capture, data collection and data management in the Agriculture space. Currently, Ramen is focusing work around AI models and Data Infrastructures that will aid in future global sustainability.

Aftab designs, helps install, operate, and manage integrated agriculture systems and brings a diverse background in biosciences, hydrobiology, aquaculture, and aquaponics. He holds MPhil and PhD degrees in Zoology, with a specialization in applied aquaculture and fisheries. During his professional career of over 25 years in academia and industry, Aftab has designed, operated, and managed several integrated food production systems in the Middle East and the United States. He also establishes SOPs, IPM, biosafety protocols, and guidelines for organic production for CEA.

Simon designs models and makes renders, revealing the vision of the final project. He graduated with a Master Degree in Architecture from the National Architecture School of Paris - ENSAPVS. He worked several years designing, managing and delivering landscapes and public spaces projects all around Latin America. He emphasizes the aesthetic vision of urban agriculture as a key to solve technical, social and urban issues.

Telmo works as a data engineer and machine learning expert. He is the lead software engineer for Agritecture's new digital product, and also serves as an advisor to the firm. Telmo holds two bachelors in Computer Science and Mathematics and a MEng in Artificial Intelligence from MIT. He has previously worked for 6 years as a quantitative analyst in the financial industry. He is a Google Cloud Certified Developer, Architect, and Data Engineer.

Erik brings a love of plants and a diverse background in biology, technology and agriculture. With a BS degree in Molecular Biology from San Jose State University. For the last 15 years, Erik has focused on growing plants and other living organisms, with experience in the design and operation of CEA grow facilities and expertise in hydroponics, automation, IPM and microbiomes. His hobby is growing orchids in automated greenhouses.

Amyn is a global thought leader in sustainability and high-impact business development with over 14 years of experience working across international markets, including Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Western Europe. He has multi-sectoral experience in financial services, sustainability, agriculture commodity trading, and FMCG and Food Service Distribution. Amyn also has extensive experience working with public and private sector organizations to enhance operational efficiencies by designing and implementing high-impact business development strategies to unlock value for shareholders and stakeholders.

As Agritecture’s Business Development Consultant, David identifies new clients, projects, and market opportunities across Agritecture's consulting and market research business lines. David holds a M. Arch from UCLA and a BA in Urban Planning from the University of Maryland. His diverse professional background includes real estate development, community planning, architecture, general contracting, and non-profit community development program management. He combines his passion for health and sustainability in his work with his mission to help expand smart agriculture.

Robert Glanville advises growth businesses as they navigate the financial, operational, and technical challenges of expansion. Prior to this, Robert was a founding partner and led the financial services investment team of Pine Brook Road Partners, LLC, a private equity firm, from 2006 to 2015. From 2003 to 2006, Mr. Glanville was senior vice president, financial and treasury services for Arch Capital Group, Ltd., a global reinsurer. From 1999 to 2003, Mr. Glanville was with Warburg Pincus, a leading private equity firm. Before joining Warburg Pincus, Mr. Glanville founded FA Services, an emerging markets financial services and investment boutique based in Moscow. Mr. Glanville holds an AB in American history from Princeton University.

Lauren Baker, PhD, has over 20 years of experience working on food system issues. Her expertise ranges from agrobiodiversity in Mexico to negotiating and developing municipal food policy and programs. Lauren has consulted on farm to fork initiatives and food systems policy development across Canada and globally. Her current clients include the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, a coalition of foundations committed to leveraging their resources to help shift food and agriculture systems towards greater sustainability, security, and equity, as well as the City of London, Ontario and Evergreen. Lauren is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto and is a research associate with Ryerson University’s Centre for Studies in Food Security.

Dr. Gene Giacomelli is a Professor in the Biosystems Engineering Department, and an adjunct professor in the School of Plant Sciences at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. In 2000 he was appointed inaugural Director of the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center (CEAC) and he served until 2018. Advanced academic degrees were earned by Dr. Giacomelli in Horticultural Engineering (Ph.D., Rutgers University, 1983), Agricultural Engineering (M.S., University of California-Davis, 1980), and Horticultural Science and Biological & Agricultural Engineering (B.S. & B.S., Rutgers University, 1977). This mix of technical expertise with crop production experience, provides application of engineering design and education to the horticultural production problems within intensive controlled environment plant production systems.

Ricky is Agritecture’s former Director of Digital Strategy. He is well-versed in startup operations and strategy, particularly as they relate to the agricultural field. Ricky has led programming for multiple agtech conferences and formerly was a board member of the NYC Agriculture Collective. Before joining Agritecture, Ricky founded AgTech X, New York’s first collaborative workspace dedicated to AgTech education and entrepreneurship. Previously, Ricky served as Manager of Marketing Analytics for Red Ventures, where he helped launch the company’s first international office in Brazil. He holds a BA in History from Davidson College.

Yara is Agritecture’s former Director of Operations. She is well-versed in sustainability-related matters and the economic viability of CEA operations. Her interest in sustainable agriculture stems from her work experience in the Middle East. Yara has lived between the United States and the MENA-GCC Region, developing programming aimed to spread sustainability practices within organizations and educational institutions. She holds an MSc in Sustainability Management from Columbia University and a BSc in Environmental Health with a double minor in Education and Public Health.