Agri-Food Connect, designed by Kök Projekt, is an online agri-food entrepreneurship program that focuses on bringing together corporates, startups, and key ecosystem players to develop novel solutions for the challenges within the food systems globally.

As part of our Global Conversation for the Future of Food, we’re continuing our webinar series with key players of the US’ agri-food startup ecosystem.

About Renske Lynde and Caesaré Assad

Renske Lynde has worked as an advocate for a healthier & more sustainable food system for 20+ years. She is a General Partner of 1st Course Capital, an early stage venture fund in food & agriculture. Renske is also a co-founder and Board President of Food System 6, a non-profit accelerator based in the San Francisco Bay Area that supports mission-driven entrepreneurs transforming how we grow, produce and distribute food.

Caesaré Assad's 20+ years of food work as a restaurant cook, chef, entrepreneur, and business executive spans entity types and functions - all centered around healing connections through food and building community. Some of her work includes developing innovative culinary, nutrition, and wellness initiatives for corporate clients that include Whole Foods Market, Tesla, SpaceX, and Clif Bar.

About Food System 6 and 1st Course Capital

Food System 6 is a non-profit based in the San Francisco Bay Area, whose mission is to support impact-driven entrepreneurs as they transform how we grow, produce, and distribute food.

1st Course Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in Seed and Series A agri-food companies.

www.foodsystem6.org
www.1cc.vc

About Kök Projekt
Kök Projekt is an agri-food startups accelerator and an innovation partner for the food, agriculture, and water sector companies. We work with companies, NGOs, and governmental organizations to establish interfaces for entrepreneurs to reach beyond their potential.

For more information:
www.kokprojekt.com

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