1. An Entrepreneur’s Experiences Jeff Froikin-Gordon, Ph.D. CEO and Co-Founder © 2015 AgSquared, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

2. What we do © 2015 AgSquared, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

3. Our SBIR History © 2015 AgSquared, LLC. All Rights Reserved. USDA SBIR Phase I 2012 - 2013 USDA SBIR Phase II 2013 - 2015 Objective: develop a product that will help small farmers more effectively participate in the regional produce supply chain

4. Your funding agency has a vested interest in your success.

5. Key opportunity #1: Mentorship Structured guidance Tactical and strategic Insider and outsider

6. Key opportunity #2: Exposure Publicity Partners, funders, competitors Broad and deep view of the space

7. Overall value: Market positioning Identify the optimal position Develop a strategy for growing into that position Gain the exposure needed

8. You get out what you put in.

9. jeff@agsquared.com © 2015 AgSquared, LLC. All Rights Reserved.