Category Archives: Agriculture; Food; Food Tech

Debra Erickson, Executive Chef & Founder of The Blind Kitchen: Empowering Lives Through Accessible Cooking

Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 28, after living a largely sighted life
No family history; she and two brothers inherited it as a recessive gene

Insights from Rini Greenfield, Founding Managing Partner of Rethink Food

Acceptance to Stuyvesant, a specialized science high school in NYC, which inspired her to believe in limitless possibilities.
The pivotal switch from biology to economics during her time at Berkeley illuminated her passion for development economics.

Mayank Gandhi, Founder and Managing Trustee, Global Vikas Trust

Mayank is the Founder and Managing trustee of Global Vikas Trust, which is a non-profit organization, transforming rural India through sustainable agriculture.

Shashi Kumar, Founder & CEO of Akshayakalpa Organic

Background: Shashi came from a farming family and witnessed the struggles of making farming viable.
Initial Conversations: Along with a group from Wipro, they discussed overhauling traditional farming practices.

Amy LaBelle’s Journey as a Winemaker & Entrepreneur

🔹 Overcoming Challenges: Facing a male-dominated industry and financial hurdles, Amy’s persistence and innovation highlight the power of passion and determination.
🔹 Savor, Celebrate, Enjoy: Her philosophy is all about appreciating every moment, celebrating daily achievements, and truly enjoying life. This mindset has shaped both her business and personal life.