Mentorship makes the difference.
AgLaunch365 participants receive exclusive access to the Cultivator Mentor Network. This global network of agribusiness, marketing, finance, technology, and legal experts are dedicated to using their expertise to support agtech startups. Take your concept to the next level by learning from experienced professionals who have blazed numerous trails with accomplished and successful startups.
Our Mentors

Matt Bell
Managing Director, Cultivian SandboxMatt Bell
Managing Director, Cultivian Sandbox
Harold Birch
Executive Vice President, Family Farms LLCHarold Birch
Executive Vice President, Family Farms LLC
John Butler
President, Agricenter InternationalJohn Butler
President, Agricenter International
Brendan Carroll
CEO, SkycisionBrendan Carroll
CEO, Skycision
Dan Hatzenbuehler
CEO (retired), E. Ritter & CompanyDan Hatzenbuehler
CEO (retired), E. Ritter & Company
Tami Hornbeck
Community Facilitator, Communities UnlimitedTami Hornbeck
Community Facilitator, Communities Unlimited
John Ogle
Principal, Ogle Clinton LLCJohn Ogle
Principal, Ogle Clinton LLC
Chris Przybyszewski
Executive Vice President, US BIOLOGICChris Przybyszewski
Executive Vice President, US BIOLOGIC
Linda Rader
Principal, Radson CompanyLinda Rader
Principal, Radson Company
Ryan Rakestraw
Venture Principal, Monsanto Growth VenturesRyan Rakestraw
Venture Principal, Monsanto Growth Ventures
Dave Rhylander
(Former Monsanto Marketing Executive), ConsultantDave Rhylander
(Former Monsanto Marketing Executive), Consultant
Scott Sartor
Director of Sales Operations, Indigo AgScott Sartor
Director of Sales Operations, Indigo Ag
Hunt Shipman
Principal & Director, Cornerstone Government AffairsHunt Shipman
Principal & Director, Cornerstone Government Affairs
Tony Simpson
President, AgTech Advisors, LLCTony Simpson
President, AgTech Advisors, LLC
Gregg Smith
CFO, United Way of the Mid SouthGregg Smith
CFO, United Way of the Mid South
Brittany Solano
PR Consultant, JDIBrittany Solano
PR Consultant, JDI
Hillary Spain
Customer Development Manager, Progeny Ag ProductsHillary Spain
Customer Development Manager, Progeny Ag Products