Moderator

An Michiels is an internationally recognised AgTech innovation leader and entrepreneur with more than 20 years of global experience across the agriculture and food sectors. She has built international innovation teams, led multiple due diligence evaluations for investments and acquisitions, established strategic partnerships, and developed commercialisation and licensing strategies. An has held global leadership and […]

Shivani is an Investment Principal at Synthesis Capital, a venture capital manager focused on Series A & B opportunities in food tech and biotech, currently investing out of its $300M fund. Shivani is excited to support innovative early-stage companies that are seeking to transform our global food system. Shivani has an investment management background; prior […]

As Corporate Partnerships Manager at StartLife, Jorien Hattink plays a key role in supporting StartLife’s Corporate partners in navigating the agrifoodtech startup ecosystem. She builds strategic relationships with leading foodtech multinationals by connecting them with innovations and fosters knowledge exchange across StartLife’s ecosystem. In addition to her current role, she is active as a startup business coach, helping startups define their product market fit and setting up collaborations […]

Ali is an early-stage food, agriculture, and climate tech investor with an operational background. She is a Partner leading early-stage agrifood tech investments in Europe at the intersection of health and nature with Clay Capital. Ali is a Kauffman Fellow, co-founder of the Rising Tide Collective, and mentor with RockStart’s agrifood tech accelerator.

Passionate about financing the transition to sustainable food systems, Laura Thissen is Venture Partner at Grey Silo Ventures, a first check to Series A CVC investor in international f&a startups. Previously Laura served as Managing Director of StartLife, where she led the growth and professionalization of its global food, agri, and biotech ecosystem. She has a strong international track record in agrifood innovation, strategy, and ecosystem building. She also played a key role as part […]

Rens de Jong is a well-known speaker, event host and moderator in the Dutch business sector. He has the ability to increase the energy and enthusiasm in the room by connecting the audience. People in the audience described him as very energetic, witty and well-prepared.

Adam Anders is a co-founder and managing partner of Anterra Capital, a venture capital firm specializing in agrifood technology. Adam has over 20 years of experience in private equity and venture capital, including serving as a director of Rabo Private Equity (Netherlands) and Ironbridge Capital (Australia). Before this, Adam co-founded a fintech venture and worked […]