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Chris Paterson

Investor

Venture Partner at Tall Grass Ventures

Rocky View County, Alberta, Canada

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202 people in our graph share verified history with Chris — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Vincent RoseunlockedChris: together at Bayer Crop Science (2017)
×2Chris: together at BASF
Chris: together at University of Saskatchewan
×4Chris: together at Bayer Crop Science

About

Chris Paterson works at the intersection of strategy and technology, helping early-stage and high-growth ventures clarify their strategy and messaging. He has spent 25 years in the North American agribusiness sector, holding roles as a farmer, independent ag retailer, entrepreneur, technical agronomist, executive, journalist, and investor. Over the past decade he has focused on the digitization of farming, agribusiness, and agrifood.

Invests in

AgTechFoodTech

Experience

  1. AgSphereExecutive Directorcurrent2025 — presentCalgary, Alberta, Canada
  2. Soilgenic Technologies, LLCChair of the Board of Directorscurrent2022 — presentCalgary, Alberta, Canada
  3. Pure Life Carbon Inc.Chairman of the Board of Directorscurrent2023 — presentCalgary, Alberta, Canada
  4. Pure Life Carbon Inc.Member Board of Directors2023
  5. Tall Grass VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2022 — presentCalgary, Alberta, Canada
  6. Verve SeedsMember Board Of Directorscurrent2022 — present
  7. Precision AIMember Board Of Directors2020 — 2025
  8. BASFxarvio Digital Farming Lead for North America at BASF2018 — 2022Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  9. Bayer Crop Sciencexarvio Digital Farming Lead for North America2017 — 2018Calgary
  10. Bayer Crop ScienceLead for Digital Farming (Canada)2015 — 2017Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
  11. AgCall Inc.Business Development Manager2002 — 2005Pensacola Metropolitan Area
  12. Tiger-Sul ProductsGlobal Business Development Manager2002 — 2005Pensacola Metropolitan Area
  13. Tiger-Sul ProductsUS/Can Sales and Marketing Manager1997 — 2002Calgary, Canada Area and Atmore, Alabama, USA
  14. Tiger-Sul ProductsTerritory Sales Manager1996 — 1997Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
  15. Beiseker Agri-ServicesCrop Inputs Retailer1993 — 1996Strathmore, Alberta
  16. BASFInnovation Specialist1993Regina, SK
  17. Imperial OilTerritory Manager1990 — 1993Regina, SK
  18. American Cyanamid Co.Territory Sales1989Saskatoon, SK
  19. ElancoTerritory Sales1988Prince Albert, SK and Yorkton, SK

Skills & more

Strategic Planning92Strategy71Management20Public Speaking4Farms49Agriculture99Agribusiness99Agronomy99Fertilizers5Product Management12Business Planning35Competitive Analysis9
+12 moreMarketing StrategyMarketingMedia RelationsBusiness DevelopmentBusiness StrategyNew Business DevelopmentTrainingProgram ManagementEntrepreneurshipSales ManagementMarket AnalysisLead Generation

From Chris's professional profile.

Colleagues at Tall Grass Ventures

Brett McMickell
Advisor at Tall Grass Ventures
Chris Edwards
Managing Partner at Tall Grass Ventures
Connie Wiltshire
Executive Administrator at Tall Grass Ventures
David Sullivan
Venture Partner at Tall Grass Ventures
David Zoric
Venture Analyst at Tall Grass Ventures
Jon Ladd
Advisor at Tall Grass Ventures
Lori Ell
Advisor at Tall Grass Ventures
Marlise Hunter
Director of Platform at Tall Grass Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Chris Paterson?
Chris Paterson works at the intersection of strategy and technology, helping early-stage and high-growth ventures clarify their strategy and messaging. He has spent 25 years in the North American agribusiness sector, holding roles as a farmer, independent ag retailer, entrepreneur, technical agronomist, executive, journalist, and investor. Over the past decade he has focused on the digitization of farming, agribusiness, and agrifood.
Where does Chris Paterson work?
Chris Paterson is Venture Partner at Tall Grass Ventures.
What does Chris Paterson invest in?
Chris Paterson invests in AgTech, FoodTech.
Where did Chris Paterson go to school?
Chris Paterson studied at Harvard Business School (Agribusiness); American management association (5 day MBA); University of Saskatchewan (Agriculture, Agronomy).

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