Where does Paul Lightfoot work?

Paul Lightfoot is Executive at Bright Farms.

What check size does Paul Lightfoot write?

Paul Lightfoot typically writes checks of $25K – $250K.

Where did Paul Lightfoot go to school?

Paul Lightfoot studied at Lehigh University (Bachelor's); Fordham University School of Law (JD, Law); Claremont High School.

Paul Lightfoot

Executive at Bright Farms

New York, New York

Writes $25K – $250K checks · typically $50K

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About

Paul Lightfoot is the General Manager of Patagonia Provisions and chair of the board of the Regenerative Organic Alliance, the nonprofit that administers Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™). He founded BrightFarms in 2011 and led the greenhouse-farming company until its 2021 sale, and he previously served as CEO of BSG, founded the restaurant software company Foodline, and worked as a transactional attorney at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft. Lightfoot also serves on the board of Edacious, holds a B.A. from Lehigh University and a J.D. from Fordham Law, and is a member of YPO and Harvard University's PAPSAC food policy group.

Executive at Bright Farms

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Bright Farms's investors · 6

Catalyst InvestorsNew York · $10M – $20M checks · since 2016 ECP GrowthGreenwich New Ground VenturesWestport NGEN PartnersNew York · $5M – $20M checks · since 2015 WP ExplorerChicago · since 2015 WP Global PartnersChicago · $5M – $25M checks

Experience

Patagonia ProvisionsGeneral Managercurrent2022 — presentMarin County, California, United States
EdaciousBoard Membercurrent2024 — present
Regenerative Organic AllianceChair of the Board of Directorscurrent2023 — present
YPOMembercurrent2008 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Brennan Center for JusticeMember Board Of Directors (Treasurer of Board of Directors, Member of Audit Committee)2006 — 2024New York, NY
USDAFVIAC Chairman2020 — 2022
The Negative Foods NewsletterAuthor of The Negative Foods Newsletter2021 — 2022
CEA Food Safety CoalitionFounder & Chairman2018 — 2022
United Fresh Produce AssociationMember of Board of Directors2019 — 2021
BrightFarmsFounder & CEO2010 — 2021
BSGCEO & Member of Board of Directors2001 — 2010
FoodlineFounder, President, Chief Executive Officer & Member of Board of Directors1998 — 2001
Cadwalader Wickersham and TaftAttorney1995 — 1998

Skills & more

Leadership99Management99Strategic Planning99Project Management37New Business Development93Logistics64Contract Negotiation42Business Strategy99Supply Chain65Marketing Strategy61Management Consulting33Venture Capital24

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Who is Paul Lightfoot?: Paul Lightfoot is the General Manager of Patagonia Provisions and chair of the board of the Regenerative Organic Alliance, the nonprofit that administers Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC™). He founded BrightFarms in 2011 and led the greenhouse-farming company until its 2021 sale, and he previously served as CEO of BSG, founded the restaurant software company Foodline, and worked as a transactional attorney at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft. Lightfoot also serves on the board of Edacious, holds a B.A. from Lehigh University and a J.D. from Fordham Law, and is a member of YPO and Harvard University's PAPSAC food policy group.
Where does Paul Lightfoot work?: Paul Lightfoot is Executive at Bright Farms.
What check size does Paul Lightfoot write?: Paul Lightfoot typically writes checks of $25K – $250K.
Where did Paul Lightfoot go to school?: Paul Lightfoot studied at Lehigh University (Bachelor's); Fordham University School of Law (JD, Law); Claremont High School.

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