Leaders on a Mission
Discussions with leaders with a clear mission of creating a healthier world in today’s most innovative startups across FoodTech, AgTech (Agritech), Synbio, Sustainability, Climate Tech, and Clean Tech. Learn more about precision fermentation, cellular agriculture, alternative proteins, crop protection, biologicals, protein expression systems, carbon capture, plant health, precision agriculture, bioinformatics, human nutrition and what it takes to successfully scale your business in this budding sector.
Leaders on a Mission
Sustainable Agriculture: Farming the Future with Electric Tractors
What if a tractor could change the future of farming?
In this episode, Monarch Tractor CEO Praveen Penmetsa reveals how electric, autonomous machines such as electric tractors are reshaping sustainable agriculture—one farm at a time.
With 500+ robots already sold, in excess of $20M revenue for 2024 and a bold energy-data-autonomy platform, Monarch is solving one of the toughest innovation puzzles in Agtech. Praveen shares hard-won lessons on risk, policy advocacy, and what it takes to lead an industry transformation.
Tune in for real talk on scaling sustainable farming system change, and building a mission-first company with global impact.
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Hey Climate Tech enthusiasts!
Searching for new podcasts on sustainability?
Check out the Leaders on a Mission podcast, where I interview climate tech leaders who are shaking up the industry and bringing us the next big thing in sustainable solutions.
Join me for a deep dive into the future of green innovation exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between of pioneering new technologies.
Get an exclusive insight into how these leaders started up their journey, and how their cutting edge products will make a real impact.
Tune in on…
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadersonamissionNet0
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o41ubdkzChAzD9C53xH82
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-on-a-mission/id1532211726
…to listen to the latest episodes!
00:00 – From concept to $20M+ revenue
02:15 – Early roots in automotive innovation
04:38 – Two breakthrough moments in agtech
07:49 – COVID’s surprising impact on farming
10:53 – Designing value beyond the tractor
15:17 – “Audacity is our moat”
19:05 – Attracting top-tier mission-driven talent
23:58 – The power of policy & partnerships
31:00 – Scaling hardware and platform revenue
Useful links:
Monarch Tractor’s website: https://www.monarchtractor.com/
Monarch Tractor’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/monarch-tractor/
Praveen Penmetsa’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/praveenpenmetsa/
Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/
Simon Leich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/