Verdelis Investments is pleased to welcome to its team of global experts a duo of deeply agriculture-experienced Affiliate Consultants: Neil DeStefano and Daniel Van der Lelie.
“Neil and Daniel each bring a depth and wealth of knowledge in agriculture and agricultural technology,” said Bob Trogele, PhD, CEO of Verdelis Investments. “Each will be highly valuable in advising Verdelis as we screen for, invest in, and help develop go-to-market business strategies of ag-tech startups we’ve targeted for investment.”
Neil DeStefano, currently Principal of Neil DeStefano Consulting LLC, brings more than 40 years of experience in the value chain of the crop protection industry for agrichemicals, biologicals, and application systems in the crop and non-crop sectors, both in the U.S. and internationally. He has specific expertise in business strategy, portfolio expansion, business and product development, market access, marketing communications, and project management.
Daniel van Der Lelie, PhD, MBA, is CEO of Gusto Global LLC, a startup company focused on human health. He is a life sciences expert with a focus on molecular biology, microbiology, and microbial ecology, and has dedicated his career to converting scientific insights into groundbreaking technological innovations in environmental remediation, agricultural biosolutions, and human health. For more than 30 years he has used his creativity and entrepreneurial vision to advance a range of products from conception to successful market introduction.