Ag Startup Engine @agstartupengine
Help address two gaps that prevent #agricultural #startups from being more successful in #Iowa: early seed stage #investment & independent organized #mentorship agstartupengine.com Ames, IA Joined June 2017-
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Registration is now open for 2025 Unconference, happening on October 16-17 at the Digital Ag Innovation Lab! Don't miss out—secure your spot using the registration link below. ⬇️ Stay tuned for announcements regarding speakers and the agenda! 🎉 🔗 agstartupengine.com/event-details/…
Ready to tap into Iowa's collaborative innovation ecosystem? Our first #GrowinIowa webinar on Sept. 10 will spotlight the resources, partnerships and networks that can help speed the development of the next generation of ag innovation! Register now > bit.ly/3HGYx0B
Grow in Iowa Webinar Series - Session One: Collaborating in Iowa’s Ecosystem us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
For the first time ever we're hosting industry tours and field days as part of our 2025 Ag Innovator's Unconference! Mark your calendars for Oct 16th and 17th to be in Ames, Iowa at the @ISUResearchPark. More details to come!
The Idiot Tax Every Founder Pays open.substack.com/pub/agstartupe…
Our Executive Director @BilliHunt was honored to speak during the @USASBE Rural Entrepreneurship Symposium in Ames last week! The panel explored how economic development initiatives can support startups in rural areas.
Spinning up a new solution for pest and disease control on strawberry farms #farming #technology #robotics
We had a great time meeting with the @iowaffa officers yesterday, sharing what we do at Ag Startup Engine! They got a glimpse into the world of ag innovation and early-stage investing by putting on their investor hats to evaluate real ag technologies. It was incredible to see…
Subscribe on YouTube as our founder, @cwganssle continues to unpack the 10 year story of #Farmwave and how a 30 year career in technology vastly differs when you enter the agriculture industry.
Subscribe on YouTube as our founder, @cwganssle continues to unpack the 10 year story of #Farmwave and how a 30 year career in technology vastly differs when you enter the agriculture industry.
🎉 Over the weekend, we celebrated Spencer’s work anniversary at Ag Ventures Alliance! His dedication and drive keep us moving forward — thanks for another great year, Spencer! 👏 #TeamAgVA #WorkAnniversary
We're thrilled to welcome @roboflow to the Ag Startup Engine network as a Golden Grade sponsor! Roboflow is transforming how computer vision is used in agriculture and beyond, making it easier than ever to build, deploy, and scale machine learning models for real-world problems.…
Happy June #DairyMonth! From farms to manufactuers to grocery store shelves, Iowa's dairy industry continues to embrace innovation, drive sustainability and power local economies. 🐄
Are we building to solve the problem in front of us...or to prevent the one around the corner? How are you thinking about building your solution? agstartupengine.substack.com/p/agtech-are-w…
Genvax is hiring! apply.workable.com/j/CB64355619/?…
Job opening: Laboratory Technician - Vaccine Development at Genvax Technologies, Inc.. apply.workable.com/j/8B4D244317 via @Workable
Thank you @FoundationFAR for supporting our efforts to develop H5N1 Vaccine for Dairy Cows! conta.cc/4lMwYSI
🌍 This Earth Day, let’s not forget the critical role animal health plays in protecting our planet. Healthy animals mean a safer, more sustainable food supply—and vaccines are one of our most powerful tools to prevent disease outbreaks that threaten both animal populations and…
In case you missed it, check out this article! Read here: substack.com/home/post/p-15…
The Superpower of First-Time Founders open.substack.com/pub/agstartupe…

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