Connecting the Agricultural World through Innovation
AgriTech Forward is a Public Benefit Corporation and Foundation, dedicated to revolutionizing agriculture by offering a secure, efficient platform that unites farmers, brokers, and financial institutions.
Our mission centers on fair trade, data-driven farming support, and sustainable growth, empowering every stakeholder to thrive in a modern agricultural ecosystem.
MEET OUR TEAM OF INNOVATORS
DARNELL P. GARDNER: A dynamic U.S. Air Force Veteran and former U.S. Government Public Affairs Officer and Strategist, renowned for turning visionary concepts into reality. At Agritech Forward, Darnell defines the vision and strategy, ensures compliant and secure operations, drives liquidity and user growth, and spearheads funding, partnerships, and team execution.
ANTONIO SANFILIPPO: 30 years of experience leading technological innovation in AI-driven agricultural technology, energy systems, biomedical science, and national security applications across national laboratories, research institutions, and the private sector
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STEVE JENNINGS: More than 30 years of executive-level strategic business development and ownership within corporate and government spaces.
METI ZEGEYE ESQ:…A legal and governance professional with extensive experience supporting public-sector and international development programs. At AgriTech Forward, Meti guides legal strategy, governance policies, and organizational compliance, helping the consortium operate responsibly and transparently across the United States and East Africa.
FRANKLINE AGOLLA: A strategic Data and Digital Innovation Leader with extensive experience driving digital transformation, data governance, and impactful multi-sector partnerships to advance sustainable, technology-driven growth across regional agriculture and development sectors. At Agritech Forward, Frankline is the lead advisor and suject matter expert for regional efforts.