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that rice guy

Rice is a staple food in Asia, but it's a niche product in Europe 🌾. So, when we got the chance to talk rice at the ClimateHack Summit in Lausanne, I knew it was a big deal. Huge thanks to Vassily Carantino (CarbonFarm), Steve Melhuish (Rize, Wavemaker Impact) for an awesome panel discussion. I think this might be the first time three rice-focused startups shared the same stage - we should definitely do it again (look at the happy faces in the photo). It was also a privilege to finally meet Erika Styger (Cornell University) in person. As someone working in the rice industry for 17 years, I've been following SRI's progress, it is good to reconnect since my last exchange with Norman Uphoff in 2017. Big shoutout to our amazing moderator Sonalie Figueiras (Green Queen Media) - I heard through the grapevine (pun intended and tribute to the beautiful dinner on the first day) that this panel wouldn't have happened without you and Laura Hodgkiss' vision to bring a bit of Asia to the Summit! Thanks for having AgriG8 at the Summit. We really appreciate all the connections we made. If you're interested in chatting more, feel free to reach out via email or LinkedIn! #ClimateHackSummit #RiceInnovation #Sustainability

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Michal Klar

Backing climate food agri tech founders in Asia Pacific, GP of Better Bite Ventures

2w

Awesome work David and everyone - so great to see rice decarbonisation getting the attention it deserves 🌾

Audris Tan

Passionate about connecting Global Markets with Singapore, Market Strategy with Singapore Enterprises, Government Relations and Advancing Singapore's Economic Interests.

2w

It's a staple in Brazil too! Come over soon and look at the 200m-pax market!

Sonalie Figueiras

Environmentalist Decarbonizing Food & Materials, Impact Media, Climate Tech, 2 x TEDx, V Label Global Food Hero, Women Of Power 2021, GEN T Leader of Tomorrow 2019, Alt Protein, Sustainability

2w

It was such a fantastic panel! Thanks for all your sharing! #RiceRepresent!

Thank you for joining us 🌾 🍚

Sherman H.

Chief Science and Technology Officer @ ProfilePrint | Turning Science into Value

2w

There's definitely lower rice consumption in Europe, but I wonder about your thoughts on the farming of European rice in places such as Spain and Italy? Are there similar opportunities for your tech?

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Laura Hodgkiss

Head of Insights and Editorial @HackGroup

2w

You are so welcome David and what a pleasure it was to meet you. Indeed, the trio of Sonalie - Emilie - me might have been involved here, but it's thanks to you all for joining for us that the dream came true.

Rey Leonard Dumasig

That rural guy | Risk Taker | Actively Raising Pre Seed | CEO @ TAXIKEL

2w

Way to go rice guy!

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Erika Balzarelli

Regenerative foodsystems | Sustainability | Smallholder farmers | Board of Advisors | The Sustainable Smallholder Consulting | Singapore, Lisbon , London

2w

David C.Y. Chen amazing! so happy to hear.

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Ekanath Khatiwada

Private Sector Development / Market Systems /SMEs Innovation (Agri &Energy)/Partnership/Enabling Environment

2w

You are doing great David C.Y. Chen !

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