Mikayla Mooney is a passionate advocate and investor in AgTech innovation, currently serving as a leader at Ag Startup Engine, a venture capital initiative dedicated to supporting agriculture-focused startups. With deep roots in Iowa farming, Mikayla began her journey at Iowa State University, founding a food-tech startup that created solar-powered food preservation solutions for smallholder farmers. Her entrepreneurial experience includes extensive fieldwork with smallholder communities in Eastern Africa.
Transitioning into venture capital during the global shifts of COVID-19, Mikayla spent three years gaining expertise in investment strategies before reconnecting with her agricultural foundations. Now, she empowers emerging AgTech entrepreneurs by providing early-stage investment, strategic guidance, and critical industry connections.
She is committed to practical, farmer-centric innovation and firmly believes in solving real-world agricultural challenges through relationships, data-driven decision-making, and thoughtful technology adoption.
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AI and Technology Adoption in Farming
Data-Driven Agricultural Solutions
Global Food Systems and Sustainability
AgTech Investment and Venture Capital
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Starting her journey from family farms in Iowa, Mikayla’s roots in agriculture run deep. She channeled her passion into launching a food-tech startup while studying at Iowa State University, creating solar-powered dehydration solutions for smallholder farmers, a mission that took…
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