Moving from a working prototype to a scalable, reliable product is one of the toughest challenges in AgTech. This session explores what it really takes to industrialize robotic solutions, across engineering, manufacturing, distribution, and support. Through the perspectives of companies that have begun to scale, we’ll discuss key hurdles, critical decisions, and common pitfalls. A practical look at how to move beyond pilots and into real market deployment, without losing control of costs, quality, or operations.
Tue. 20 October
3:00 pm - 3:45 pm
The Tech Builder Experience
Main Stage 1
Speakers
Charlie Anderson
CEO Burro
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Troy Peters
Director of the Center for Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems Washington State University
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Lauren Milligan
Content Specialist Women In Ag Tech
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Colin Hurd
Co-director Ag Startup Engine
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Andres Manzanares
Investor Stray Dog Capital
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Tarquin Stephenson
AgTech Investor Cibus Capital
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Amber DeWitt
Venture Associate Fulcrum Global Capital
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Troy Peters
Director of the Center for Precision and Automated Agricultural Systems Washington State University
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Steve Mantle
Founder/CEO Innov8.Ag
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Lav Khot
Director, AgWeatherNet | Professor, Precision Agriculture Washington State University
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Congressman Dan Newhouse
Washington State representative United State Congress
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Doug Hartfield
Agricultural Safety Technical Specialist Division of Occupational Safety and Health Washington State Department of Labor & Industry
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Ignacio Marquez
Regional Assistant to the Director Washington State Department of Agriculture
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Anne Visser
Professor University of California, Davis
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Lucie Cahierre
Program Manager UCANR
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Paige Gilligan
Secretary California Women for Agriculture
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Matthew Whiting
Professor, scientist, Extension Specialist Washington State University
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Antoon Vanderstraeten
Editor Women In Ag Magazine
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Aymeric Barthes
President GOFAR
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Danny Bernstein
CEO The Reservoir
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Ben Palone
Sr. Director of Automation & Commercialization Western Growers
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Chrissy Wozniak
Vice-President of Communication | Founder American Agri-Women | North American Ag
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Alex Russomagno
Senior Manager of Strategic Engagement AGCO Ventures
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Connie Bowen
General Partner Farmhand Ventures
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Bijoy Shah
Director of Growth PF Partners
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Maialen Cazenave
Co-director GOFAR/FIRA
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Ines Hanrahan
Executive Director WA Tree Fruit Research Commission (WTFRC)
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