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Raising Millions for the Future of Sustainable Farming | Jessi Roesch - E31
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In the latest episode of Funds and Founders, Jessi, founder of Downland, reveals how agrotourism and regenerative agriculture could revolutionize land management and food production. Discover how matching landowners with next-generation land stewards can restore landscapes and create sustainable business models.
Tune in to explore:
- The journey of building an AgTech startup from scratch
- How to leverage your unique strengths and network in entrepreneurship
- The crucial balance between mission-driven goals and venture capital expectations
- Strategies for validating your business model and preparing for fundraising
00:46 - Entrepreneurial journey
06:05 - what a land steward does and their responsibilities?
09:33 - Agrotourism
12:48 - Decision of taking passion to a full time job
16:48 - how did you get a hundred customer interviews?
20:52 - Regenerative farming
26:30 - Understanding the customer wants in a business
29:36 - Journey of a Solo founder
33:25 - Eliminating the uncertainty and challenges in the entrepreneur journey
34:47 - Crossfit journey
42:34 - Product Development Strategy for a Marketplace Startup
47:26 - Finding the right partners and right advisors
54:13 - Fundraising process
1:02:33 - Rapid fire question
1:09:15 - Question for the future Guest
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