Derek Peterson has had a colorful career.
He's found himself at the head of ROAM, an agriculture tech company trying to solve the problem of methane emissions. But he didn't get there following the 'traditional path.'
In this chat we cover his career so far, from working on Wall Street to becoming a visionary entrepreneur whose journey expertise bridge traditional agriculture, finance, and the emerging industry of — medicinal cannabis.
In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, we dive into the intersection between innovation, agriculture, and public perception, revealing the foresight needed to build a business in uncharted territory.
Chapters
00:00 Derek Peterson's Unique Career Path
03:02 Insights from Evoke Ag Conference
05:46 Transition from Finance to Cannabis
11:59 Challenges of Going Public in Cannabis
18:08 Exploring Methane Reduction in Agriculture
24:08 Consumer Acceptance and Product Development
30:00 Future Careers in Agriculture
Links & Resources:
- ROAM – Derek’s company
- Connect with Derek Peterson on LinkedIn
- More episodes at Humans of Agriculture
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