Our Team
MEET THE TEAM
A group of experienced entrepreneurs, investors, design thinkers and thought leaders, all passionate about solving problems of today's agri-food system.
Dr. Christine Pitt
Christine is a globally recognised thought leader, investor and technology commercialiser in the ag+food ecosystem. She is the founder of several ag+food tech related businesses. As Executive Director she is responsible for the design and delivery of GROW Accelerator Programs.
Dr Christine Pitt
Executive Director
Michael Dean
Founding Partner of AgFunder, entrepreneur and venture investor in early-stage food and agriculture technology innovation, Michael is a recognised authority on agrifood technology and investing. As Executive Director, Michael is responsible for GROW investments.
Michael Dean
Executive Director
John Friedman
John is a Director of AgFunder Asia and GROW accelerator. A former investment banker, John is a passionate advocate for sustainability and investing with impact. Born in Hawaii and educated in the UK and USA, John has lived in Singapore since 2007 with his wife & family.
John Friedman
Director
Emma Coath
Director
Emma Coath
Emma is the Managing Director of Rocket Seeder in Australia. She has a passion for building a sustainable food and agriculture sector through supporting innovative entrepreneurs.
Emma Coath
Director
Joshua Soo
Chief Executive Officer
Joshua Soo
Chief Executive Officer
Vandana Dhaul
Head of Accelerator Operations
Vandana Dhaul
Head of Accelerator Operations
Angela Tay
Senior Investment Associate
Angela Tay
Senior Investment Associate
Jonathan Ho
Venture Associate
Jonathan Ho
Venture Associate
Cassidy Clark
Programme and Marketing Associate