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Pete Nelson

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Founder & President, Strategy, Farmers Innovation Fund at AgLaunch Accelerator

Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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Amy SlaterunlockedPete: together at University of Memphis (2005)
×2Pete: together at AgLaunch
×3Pete: together at Appalachian State University
×3Pete: together at University of Memphis

About

Pete Nelson is co-founder, President, and CEO of AgLaunch, a farmer-led platform focused on advancing agricultural technologies. Since 1997, he has worked in experimental farming, venture investing, and the development of agricultural innovation hubs alongside farmers across the United States and Canada.

Experience

  1. AgLaunchPresident and CEOcurrent2018 — presentUnited States
  2. Memphis Bioworks FoundationVice President, Agriculture Innovation2015 — 2018Memphis, Tennessee
  3. Ag Innovation Development Group, LLC.President & CEO2013 — 2015Memphis Metropolitan Area
  4. BioDimensions, Inc.Director, Business Development2006 — 2013Memphis, Tennessee
  5. AgroTech CommunicationsPresident1998 — 2003Memphis, Tennessee

Skills & more

Start-ups28Business Development15Sustainability22Contract Farming1Nonprofits7Entrepreneurship15Renewable Energy11Strategic Partnerships10Biofuels3Sustainable Agriculture6Agriculture9Research5
+10 moreInnovation ManagementExecutive ManagementRenewable FuelsBusiness StrategyNonprofit OrganizationsStrategic PlanningStrategyLeadershipManagementPublic Speaking

From Pete's professional profile.

Colleagues at AgLaunch Accelerator

Alex Paraskevas
Community Development & Pacific Northwest Ecosystem at AgLaunch Accelerator
Arielle Moinester
Senior Program Director, Women's Earth Alliance (Board of Directors) at AgLaunch Accelerator
Corinne Gould
Senior Director of Communications, Tennessee Municipal League (Board of Directors) at AgLaunch Accelerator
Fallon Fogarty-Bonk
Farmer Recruitment & Farm Trial Support at AgLaunch Accelerator
Fayre Crossley
Chief Grants and Compliance Officer, Epicenter Memphis (Board of Directors) at AgLaunch Accelerator
Jane Chadwell
Sr. Leadership Support & Data Cooperative at AgLaunch Accelerator
Joy Leverette
Data Research Analyst at AgLaunch Accelerator
Katie Ellis
Farmer Innovation Network & Appalachian Ecosystem at AgLaunch Accelerator

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pete Nelson?
Pete Nelson is co-founder, President, and CEO of AgLaunch, a farmer-led platform focused on advancing agricultural technologies. Since 1997, he has worked in experimental farming, venture investing, and the development of agricultural innovation hubs alongside farmers across the United States and Canada.
Where does Pete Nelson work?
Pete Nelson is Founder & President, Strategy, Farmers Innovation Fund at AgLaunch Accelerator.
Where did Pete Nelson go to school?
Pete Nelson studied at University of Memphis (Bachelor of Arts (BA), English); Southwest Tennessee Community College (English); Appalachian State University (English Language and Literature/Letters).

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