Our Team
We are a multidisciplinary team with extensive experience in complex biology, agronomy, regulation, AI, analytics and global business, as well as a strong global network in the Agrifoodtec and Biotec domains
Erez Vigodman
Co - Founder
Erez led as President and CEO three prominent companies: Teva – the world’s largest generic pharmaceutical company, ADAMA – the world’s largest generic agrochemical company, the Strauss Group- multinational food and beverage company. He was a member of the advisory committee to Israel’s National Economic Council, a member of the Advisory Board to the Governor of the Bank of Israel, and as a member of the Israel Security Authority Plenary Governing Board. Erez holds a Master’s degree in Management Science (MBA) from MIT.
Inbar Maymon Pomeranchik, PhD
Co - Founder Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Maymon-Pomeranchik is the founder of Biodiligence consulting that bridges between technology and business in the ag-food tech sector. Inbar serves as a director/ advisory board in several Int’l companies. She is active in few start ups. Inbar holds a PhD in molecular biology from the Hebrew University and a Post Doc from the Weizmann Institute.
Gal Yarden, PhD
Co - Founder Science & Technology Lead
Dr. Yarden has over 25 years experience as serial entrepreneur, executive and investment leader in the Ag-Bio-Tech & Food industries. In his last role with Monsanto / Bayer (2011-2019) as prospector for Biotech, established the Open Innovation Platform. He owns directly or via 3 VC partnerships, a portfolio of early-stage and mid-size companies. Yarden holds a PhD in Chemistry from Ben-Gurion University & Post Doc in Plant Virology from ARO.
Jonathan Henen
Co - Founder Agronomy & Regulatory lead
Over 39 years experience in Plant Protection. Brings diverse & multidisciplinary knowledge in agricultural and food related technologies from both corporate and startup perspectives. Past Head of Development at Adama Agricultural Solutions. Scouted for the Fund set up by Bayer CropScience & Trendlines in Israel and is active in two startups in Food & AgTech. Jonathan holds a BSc & MSc from the Hebrew University.9
Harel Prag
Co - Founder
Over the last 12 years, Harel combines skills and practical experience as an entrepreneur, business development professional, an investor and has held active roles in the High Tech and Real Estate industries. Harel was a managing-partner in Eshbol micro-VC. Recently as a pro-active investor, he is focusing on Ag-Food startups as a board member.
