There is a proverb that says, “Vision without Action is a daydream. Action without Vision is a nightmare”. This is the mantra that we live by at GreenVenus and perhaps our true competitive edge as a “Lean Startup”. It is evident and essential that innovation in agriculture has to be tailored to the increased global awareness about what we eat and its environmental impact. With over 20 years of passion and experience in the food and agriculture space, I believe that there is an enormous opportunity to accelerate breeding and technologies that benefit people and the planet.

Thankful for the shared vision and aligned passion of RJ Kirk, I have had the privilege to build a multifunctional world-class team. At GreenVenus, we have a cumulative over 100 years of experience and knowledge in plant breeding, genomics, cell biology, tissue culture, trait discovery, and product development along with a passionate business team. It is amazing to reflect and see how far we have come along in the execution of our vision with products, platforms, partners, and people. What could have been possible through classical breeding in decades, we were able to accomplish in less than two years as demonstrated by our GreenVenus romaine lettuce with enhanced consumer appeal while reducing food waste. I am proud of the team that lives our competitive advantage of “Vision in Action” along with “Fast and Focused” to make a difference for the people and planet.

-Sekhar Boddupalli, CEO & Founder