From Wall Street to Cannabis and now tackling Methane in livestock with Derek Peterson

Derek Peterson has had a colorful career.

He's found himself at the head of ROAM, an agriculture tech company trying to solve the problem of methane emissions. But he didn't get there following the 'traditional path.' 

In this chat we cover his career so far, from  working on Wall Street to becoming a visionary entrepreneur whose journey expertise bridge traditional agriculture, finance, and the  emerging industry of  — medicinal cannabis.

In this episode of Humans of Agriculture, we dive into the intersection between innovation, agriculture, and public perception, revealing the foresight needed to build a business in uncharted territory.

Chapters

00:00 Derek Peterson's Unique Career Path

03:02 Insights from Evoke Ag Conference

05:46 Transition from Finance to Cannabis

11:59 Challenges of Going Public in Cannabis

18:08 Exploring Methane Reduction in Agriculture

24:08 Consumer Acceptance and Product Development

30:00 Future Careers in Agriculture

 Links & Resources:

• ROAM – Derek’s company
• Connect with Derek Peterson on LinkedIn
• More episodes at Humans of Agriculture

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