Better Food Ventures invests in entrepreneurs that are leveraging technology to transform the food and agriculture sectors. As a partner at Better Food Ventures and The Mixing Bowl, Michael brings more than 25 years immersed in new venture creation and innovation as an investor and operating executive across the foodtech, agtech, internet, mobile, and restaurant sectors. Michael is also the co-author of The Indoor AgTech Landscape and The Crops Robotics Landscape.
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FIRA USA 2025 is your exclusive gateway to the most groundbreaking ag robotics startups in America!
On October 21st, 2025, our high-energy Pitch Session will showcase trailblazing entrepreneurs unveiling next-generation autonomous farming solutions. Watch as these visionaries compete for the prestigious FIRA USA 2025 Awards while presenting their innovations directly to top investors.
This isn\'t just another conference—it\'s your front-row seat to agricultural transformation. Connect with the brilliant minds solving farming\'s biggest challenges through robotics, AI, and automation.
Investors: Don\'t miss this golden opportunity to identify high-growth potential in the booming ag-tech sector before everyone else!
The future of farming is being written now. Be there when it happens."
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