In this episode, Allison chats with Jessi Roesch, founder and CEO of Downland, a company focused on connecting land stewards with private land to foster climate-smart farming. Jessi shares her entrepreneurial journey, how Downland came about, and the challenges of building a two-sided marketplace for farmers and landowners. She talks about the importance of regenerative agriculture, her insights on fundraising in today's landscape, and her experience navigating investor conversations. The discussion touches on mental resilience, the significance of surrounding yourself with supportive people, and the value of Radical Candor in business relationships.
