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An Entrepreneur’s Experiences Jeff Froikin-Gordon, Ph.D. CEO and Co-Founder © 2015 AgSquared, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Page 1: An Entrepreneur’s Experiences Jeff Froikin-Gordon, Ph.D. CEO and Co-Founder © 2015 AgSquared, LLC. All Rights Reserved

An Entrepreneur’s Experiences

Jeff Froikin-Gordon, Ph.D.CEO and Co-Founder

© 2015 AgSquared, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Page 2: An Entrepreneur’s Experiences Jeff Froikin-Gordon, Ph.D. CEO and Co-Founder © 2015 AgSquared, LLC. All Rights Reserved

What we do

© 2015 AgSquared, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Our SBIR History

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USDA SBIR Phase I 2012 - 2013USDA SBIR Phase II 2013 - 2015

Objective: develop a product that will help small farmers more effectively participate in the regional produce supply chain

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Your funding agencyhas a vested interest

in your success.

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Key opportunity #1:

Mentorship

Structured guidanceTactical and strategicInsider and outsider

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Key opportunity #2:

Exposure

PublicityPartners, funders, competitors

Broad and deep view of the space

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Overall value:Market positioning

Identify the optimal positionDevelop a strategy for growing into that position

Gain the exposure needed

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You get outwhat you put in.

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[email protected]

© 2015 AgSquared, LLC. All Rights Reserved.