AgTech Pioneers: Proven Leaders Driving the Future of Agriculture
We are building an industry, not building an entity.
AgTech Pioneers exists to strengthen the entire AgTech ecosystem—founders, farmers, investors, and rural communities—by sharing seasoned leadership, practical insight, and a farmer‑first mindset.
Our approach
As a purpose-driven not-for-profit organization, we support unique projects or challenges agtech start-ups face.
AgTech Pioneers Experience:
Members include former global commercial business executives, R&D leaders, engineers, sales / marketing directors, new business developers, and human resource and communications experts from DuPont Pioneer, including Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Crop Protection and Corteva. Many served in management roles at other agribusinesses and startups. All remain involved in AgTech as advisors, investors or management.
“We are mission driven leaders with deep customer understanding, seeking to advance innovation, lift agtech startups and assist investors, as we all address some of the world's most urgent challenges.”
— PAUL E. SCHICKLER, III, former President of DuPont Pioneer (now Corteva) and co-founder of AgTech Pioneers