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DIALed IN

Allan Gray

Hosted by Dr. Allan Gray, DIALed IN is a webcast that features digital systems innovation at the startup and corporate levels. Dr. Gray explores the achievements and challenges that entrepreneurs experience as they develop novel solutions that impact the agri-food industry. Discussion topics are centered around, but not limited to: food traceability/transparency; food/consumer choice; labor challenges; data interoperability; fintech; and environment/social/governance. Dr. Allan Gray, has 20+ years of experience in agriculture management, business strategy, and research. He has served as a Professor in Agricultural Economics at Purdue University since 1998. He also is the Land O’Lakes Chair in Food and Agribusiness, and the Executive Director of DIAL Ventures, the innovation arm of the Purdue Applied Research Institute.

DIALed IN - Episode 5, Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, Sustainability Director at USFRA

Welcome to Episode 5 of the DIALed IN Podcast. Filling in for Allan Gray, your host Jarrod Sutton, Managing Director of DIAL Ventures, welcomes in Carrie Vollmer-Sanders, Sustainability Director at the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance. 🌱 Key Topics:-Carbon Footprint Reduction: Collaboration for sustainable agriculture.-Digital Agriculture Evolution: Emphasis on data for competitive edge and revenue.-Farm Data in Land Transition: Enhancing value and decision-making with historical data.-Integrated Farm Data Solutions: Combining conservation and yield advice.-Data-Driven Farming: Long-term planning with immediate yield considerations.-Automating Farm Reports: Streamlining data submission for government and insurance.-Cross-Industry Tech Applications: Adapting solutions like healthcare data management to agriculture.-Farmer Data Control: Empowering farmers over their data usage.And more!Learn more about DIAL Ventures here: http://dialventures.comLearn more about U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance here: https://usfarmersandranchers.org/

Dec 26, 2023

39 min

DIALed IN - Episode 3, A Conversation With Patrick Smith, CEO Of Loftus Ranches

On this episode of DIALed IN, Allan Gray, executive director of DIAL Ventures, the innovation arm of the Purdue Applied Research Institute, welcomes CEO Of Loftus Ranches.

Jul 14, 2023

41 min

DIALed IN - Episode 2, A Conversation With Rob Dongoski, Agribusiness Leader at EY

On this episode of DIALed IN, Allan Gray, executive director of DIAL Ventures, the innovation arm of the Purdue Applied Research Institute, welcomes Rob Dongoski, Agribusiness Leader at EY. Dongoski focuses on digital transformation, M&A and strategy in the food and agribusiness sectors for clients of EY. Episode 1 With Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation: • DIALed IN - Episode 1, A Conversation With Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation For more information about DIAL Ventures, visit www.dialventures.com.

May 23, 2023

28 min

DIALed IN - Episode 1, A Conversation With Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation

Allan Gray, executive director of DIAL Ventures, a startup studio dedicated to advancing the food and ag system through digital innovation welcomes Elliott Parker on the first episode of the DIALed IN webcast. Parker is the CEO of High Alpha Innovation in Indianapolis. They discuss the concept of startup studios, why we need them, and what that means for the ag-tech space.

Feb 14, 2023

30 min