Danny Bernstein, CEO & Managing Partner at The Reservoir .

Listen to the full episode to learn about: 

• Traditional AgTech incubators lacked field access—The Reservoir fills that gap with real farm integration.
• The Reservoir promotes global AgTech R&D by fostering international founder exchanges.
• Startups are advised to follow an 80/10/10 model: prioritize off-the-shelf components.
• Community, collaboration, and exposure to growers are at the heart of The Reservoir’s model.
• A long-term vision includes lowering R&D costs and building inclusive access for small and large farms alike.

Learn more about Guest Company:
Website https://www.reservoir.co/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/reservoirco/

Learn about our Guest:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-e-bergman/

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Adham Ghazali, CEO at DailyRobotics.

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• DailyRobotics is developing advanced robots to automate the selective harvesting of strawberries.
• The company’s flagship Q2 harvester uses a patented, soft two-fingered gripper to avoid bruising delicate strawberries.
• Their robots can pick strawberries at human speed—or faster—solving critical speed and labor challenges in the industry.
• Field testing shows damage rates have dropped from 50% to under 10%, with full commercial launch targeted for 2026.

Learn more about Guest Company:
Website https://www.dailyrobotics.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dailyrobotics/

Learn about our Guest:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-e-bergman/

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Adam Bergman, Managing Director at EcoTech Capital.

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• Capital Strategy Over Hype: Bergman criticizes the “free capital” era, urging AgTech founders to build sustainable, ROI-driven businesses rather than chase unicorn valuations.
• AgTech ≠ Software: Emphasizes the need for realistic margin expectations and cautions against treating agriculture like high-margin tech sectors.
• ROI-Driven Innovation: Robotics, automation, and digital tools must be affordable, usable today, and show ROI in under a year to gain farmer adoption.
• Data is the New Soil: The transition from intuition to precision farming hinges on farmers trusting and utilizing real-time data analytics.
• FinTech's Role in Ag: Emerging finance models like performance-backed insurance and data-informed lending could transform agricultural investment dynamics.

Learn more about Guest Company:
Website http://www.ecotechcap.com
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ecotech-capital/

Learn about our Guest:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-e-bergman/

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Danny Bernstein, CEO & Managing Partner at The Reservoir.

Listen to the full episode to learn about: 

• The Reservoir's Mission: A venture capital firm dedicated to revolutionizing AgTech through robotics and AI.
• Key Investments: Reservoir Ventures focuses on autonomy, precision agriculture, and AI-driven farm solutions.
• Challenges in Agriculture: Labor shortages and automation gaps in harvesting processes.
• Insights from the Netherlands: Lessons from a country where agriculture is a first-class industry.
• Future of AI in AgTech: Adapting existing AI frameworks for farm robotics and automation.

Learn more about Guest Company:
Website https://reservoir.co/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/reservoirco/

Learn about our Guest:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannybernstein/

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Tom Gauthier, Founder & CEO at AgTechLogic. 

Listen to the full episode to learn about: 

• Live from the Pistachio Grower Conference – Tom shares insights from Monterey, CA.
• The Birth of AgTechLogic – A journey from chemical engineering to ag-tech innovation.
• Precision Spraying Technology – How AI-driven herbicide application cuts costs and reduces waste.
• Challenges Farmers Face – Rising input costs, labor issues, and the need for real-time data.
• Future of AgTechLogic – Expanding globally and integrating AR/VR for next-gen farming solutions.

Learn more about Guest Company:
Website https://www.agtechlogic.com/
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/agtechlogic/

Learn about our Guest:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tfgauthier/

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Sarah Martello, Co-Founder & CEO at AgWise. 

Listen to the full episode to learn about: 

• From Farm to AgTech: Sarah Martello’s journey from a Kansas farm to leading AgWise, driven by her passion for agriculture and technology.
• Precision Farming Tools: Saving farmers $200 per acre through data-driven nutrient recommendations, reducing waste and cost.
• Blockchain for Transparency: Leveraging blockchain to address traceability and standardization issues in organic and regenerative agriculture.
• Future of Farming: How AI and technology are transforming farming into a real-time, interactive process.

Learn more about Guest Company:
Website https://www.linkedin.com/company/agwisetechnology/
LinkedIn https://agwise.io/

Learn about our Guest:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-martello/

Slice of Agriculture is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.