What check size does Colin Hurd write?

Colin Hurd typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Colin Hurd go to school?

Colin Hurd studied at Iowa State University (Bachelor’s Degree, Agricultural Studies and Business).

Colin Hurd

Partner at Birds Eye Robotics

Des Moines, Iowa

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

30 Under 30 2019 · Manufacturing & Industry

About

Colin Hurd is CEO of Mach, a company formed in 2022 through the merger of two autonomy companies. He previously founded Smart Ag in 2016, which developed an aftermarket driverless system for tractors and was acquired by Raven Industries in 2019; Raven was later acquired by CNH Industrial in 2021. He also invented TrackTill, a soil compaction product licensed to Yetter Manufacturing, and serves as Co-Director of the Ag Startup Engine, a board member of Jackrabbit Equipment, and Chairman of the Board of Haber Technologies.

Experience

MachCEOcurrent2022 — presentUnited States
Ag Startup EngineCo Directorcurrent2020 — presentAmes, Iowa, United States
Birds Eye RoboticsBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentUnited States
Haber Technologies Inc.Chairman of the Board2021 — 2024Ames, Iowa, United States
Raven IndustriesStrategic Initiatives Manager2021 — 2022Ames IA
Raven IndustriesBusiness Development Manager2019 — 2021
Smart Ag (Aquired by Raven)Chief Executive Officer Founder2016 — 2019United States
Agriculture ConceptsFounder2011 — 2015Ames Iowa
CargillFarm Marketing2011

Education

Iowa State UniversityBachelor’s Degree, Agricultural Studies and Business2009 — 2013

Skills & more

Grain12Board Level2Organizational Leadership3Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)1Agriculture57Agribusiness37Public Speaking5Business Development8Scrum3Computer Vision1Hardware Architecture2Sales19

+12 more

MarketingSustainable AgricultureBusiness PlanningAgronomyAgile Project ManagementSoftware Project ManagementInventory ManagementAnalysisMarket AnalysisManagementTeamworkLeadership

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Colin Hurd?: Colin Hurd is CEO of Mach, a company formed in 2022 through the merger of two autonomy companies. He previously founded Smart Ag in 2016, which developed an aftermarket driverless system for tractors and was acquired by Raven Industries in 2019; Raven was later acquired by CNH Industrial in 2021. He also invented TrackTill, a soil compaction product licensed to Yetter Manufacturing, and serves as Co-Director of the Ag Startup Engine, a board member of Jackrabbit Equipment, and Chairman of the Board of Haber Technologies.
What check size does Colin Hurd write?: Colin Hurd typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Colin Hurd go to school?: Colin Hurd studied at Iowa State University (Bachelor’s Degree, Agricultural Studies and Business).