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Category VisionariesEmma Weston, CEO & Co-Founder of AgriDigital: $20 Million Raised to Build the Future of Grain Management TechnologyAgriDigital is transforming the agricultural supply chain through its connected grain management platform that digitizes the traditionally manual, paper-driven grains industry. With $20 million in funding, the company has built a single source of truth platform where buyers and sellers collaborate on contracts and transactions rather than maintaining separate versions. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Emma Weston, CEO and Co-Founder of AgriDigital, shares insights from her eight-year journey building category-defining technology in one of the world's least digitized industries.
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The challenge of building in agriculture, the world's least digitized industry
AgriDigital's evolution from paper...2025-07-1025 minCategory VisionariesEmma Weston, CEO & Co-Founder of AgriDigital: $20 Million Raised to Build the Future of Grain Management TechnologyAgriDigital is transforming the agricultural supply chain through its connected grain management platform that digitizes the traditionally manual, paper-driven grains industry. With $20 million in funding, the company has built a single source of truth platform where buyers and sellers collaborate on contracts and transactions rather than maintaining separate versions. In this episode of Category Visionaries, Emma Weston, CEO and Co-Founder of AgriDigital, shares insights from her eight-year journey building category-defining technology in one of the world's least digitized industries.
Topics Discussed:
The challenge of building in agriculture, the world's least digitized industry
AgriDigital's evolution from paper...2025-07-1025 min
Stories of Scale with Jonathan HerpsEmma Weston, Co-Founder of AgriDigital, on Core Values and Balancing Business with ParenthoodJoin us for a captivating conversation with Emma Weston, co-founder of AgriDigital, as she explores her entrepreneurial path and the insights she's gained in the agribusiness sector. Emma delves into the essence of cherishing childhood moments, the swift passage of time with our kids, and the foundational role of core values in business success. She also shares her top podcast and book recommendations, underscoring the value of community and mentorship in navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. This episode is a blend of heartfelt stories and practical wisdom..If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share...2023-11-0935 min
Let's Talk Business with James PriceHow Blockchain & Fintech are Transforming the Agri-Business Sector - A Chat with Emma WestonI'm thrilled to have Emma Weston, the CEO and Co-Founder of AgriDigital, Australia's foremost grain management software, join me for episode 14 of my Let's Talk Business podcast series.
AgriDigital is at the forefront of digitising grain management, serving over 11,600 agribusinesses worldwide. Emma is a true expert in Agtech, fintech, and blockchain, dedicated to building trust in global agri supply chains and fostering rural engagement.In this engaging podcast episode, we delve deep into the transformative power of Blockchain and Fintech in the Agri-Business sector.
Emma shares invaluable insights and lessons learned on effectively managing and...2023-08-211h 12
Connect to CapitalKerri-Lee Sinclair on developing female entrepreneurs and doing deals with MicrosoftKerri Lee Sinclair is an Investor, operator, entrepreneur, and global citizen exclusively focused on driving positive outcomes for those dedicated to building the new world, or transforming the broken.She has spent over 20 years working across the high-growth eco-system, from co-founding her own start-up which sold to Microsoft in 2007, through to working in some of Australia’s leading technology businesses, including Intelematics and Aconex. For over 5 years Kerri-Lee led technical investment and venture capital deployment in one of Australia’s leading family offices, and sits on the Boards of several high-growth companies, including agridigital, conserving beauty and Spe...2022-11-1048 min
The Ready PodcastS2E2 – How to Take Risks and Change the World with Emma Weston (AgriDigital)Emma Weston’s journey to success wasn’t a linear one.
From her fresh-out-of-uni career in law, to her time as an agribusiness executive and director of various industry associations, Emma’s ‘patchwork quilt’ of experiences has led her to where she is today: staking her claim as CEO and co-founder of AgriDigital, one of Australia’s emerging agtech and fintech companies.
In this episode, Emma sits down with ReadyTech CEO Marc Washbourne to share her inspiring story, and explore how we can proactively:
Address the digital skills shortage
Improve access to tech roles for women and reg...2022-10-2057 min
Pirates of CleanTechPOCT - GREEN Waves of Grain Ep48The Pirates of Clean Tech Eric Planey and Lucas Finco talk about the most interesting clean energy news stories of June 17th , 2022. Our guest is Katrina Stanislaw Head of Business Development & Partnerships at AgriDigital.
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32:33 Eric's Articles
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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/engineers-look-to-river-and-ocean-currents-for-clean-energy/
https://al...2022-06-1747 min
Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech LeadersGeora - Bridie OhlssonBridie Ohlsson CEO and co-founder of Geora joins Dexter for episode 105 of the Fintech Chatter Podcast. Since 2016, Geora has been the global leader at the junction of blockchain and agriculture. They have worked with customers like CBH Group and Rabobank to deliver global firsts using blockchain technology.Borne out of the blockchain pilot workstream within Australian agtech leader AgriDigital, Geora helps farmers, agribusinesses and financiers, build technology to increase liquidity and drive sustainable practices along supply chains. About Bridie.2022-03-3149 min
CompanyEmma Williams, co-founder Impact MeatApparently Beef Snacking is a thing - and bringing it to the fore is the mission of Emma Williams who, alongside her mother, is the brains behind Impact Meat – an ag start-up selling good looking beef jerky and biltong using Australian beef.Emma grew up in Sydney’s north shore, but the biggest influence on her life, her stock and station agent grandfather, lived thousands of kilometres away in Tamworth. And there was no doubt about it, despite not living on a farm, Emma was always going to study Ag at University.2022-02-2342 minCompanyEmma Williams, co-founder Impact MeatApparently Beef Snacking is a thing - and bringing it to the fore is the mission of Emma Williams who, alongside her mother, is the brains behind Impact Meat – an ag start-up selling good looking beef jerky and biltong using Australian beef.Emma grew up in Sydney’s north shore, but the biggest influence on her life, her stock and station agent grandfather, lived thousands of kilometres away in Tamworth. And there was no doubt about it, despite not living on a farm, Emma was always going to study Ag at University.2022-02-2342 min
Harvestable by WaypathRichard Hewitt of Nimbus Broking: Supporting farmers with competitive financeAgriDigital Co Founder and Head of Growth Ben Reid is joined by Richard Hewitt, Managing Director of Nimbus Broking in the 12th and final episode of Harvestable season one. With 20 years of experience in agribusiness Richard is passionate about supporting farmers achieve their goals. He discusses current finance dynamics amidst a positive agri sector and low interest rate environment. From serviceability to business management Richard shares insights on key things that banks will be looking for and how they support their clients to navigate the onerous borrowing process.2021-11-1916 min
Lattes With LeadersHow to change career paths with CEO, Emma WestonIn this episode Zeinab & Trisha join CEO, Emma Weston to explore her career from a lawyer to supporting farmers bring food from plough to plate. Emma shares her journey, unconsciously following her legal profession, until she realised her passion for agriculture whilst completing her MBA. Emma eventually founded 2 businesses, her 3rd, Agridigital uses blockchain to track and predict farmer produce before it goes to market. She shares her career experience and why we should all care about our food from paddock to plate. Chapter markers3:15: Reconsidering her career in corporate law7:53...2021-11-1330 min
Simple Farms, LLCEpisode 5 | Simple Farms, LLC Podcast | Katrina Stanislaw, AgriDigitalOn today's show learn how AgriDigital and Simple Farms work compliment each other in helping producers and farming operations to stream line data and save time and money and help to link the grain supply chain. 2021-11-0410 min
Harvestable by WaypathTim Dean of Universal Commodity Management: Flexible storage and logistics solutions for both the grower and buyerAgriDigital Co Founder and Head of Growth Ben Reid is joined by Tim Dean of Universal Commodity Management (UCM) in the 10th episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. Founded 10 years ago, the business has grown to four sites with a combined capacity of around 400,000 mt in the Southern Riverina, Western Victoria and Wimmera regions. Tim shares how they have achieved sustainable growth, adopted cloud based systems and embraced evolution in the grains industry. 2021-11-0312 min
The Smart Community PodcastAgTech and Supply Chains of the Future, with Emma WestonHi #smartcommunity friends! In this episode of the Smart Community Podcast I have a brilliant conversation with Emma Weston. Emma is the CEO and co-founder of AgriDigital, which is a company dedicated to digitizing and growing grain supply chains and joining us from her own farm in NSW. Emma tells us about her background in Law and how that began her journey into the grain industry to now her current work with her company AgriDigital before she tells us what a Smart Community is to her. We then discuss the importance of accessibility in communities and how Smart Communities facilitates...2021-10-3130 min
Harvestable by WaypathJake Young of Fletcher International Exports: A continued trajectory of growth and supply chain innovationAgriDigital Co Founder and Head of Growth Ben Reid is joined by Jake Young Office Manager Grain and Intermodal Division at Fletcher International Exports in the ninth episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. Fletchers is one of Australia’s most celebrated agribusiness success stories. Jake shares the scale Fletchers has grown to today in a quest for supply chain efficiency and sustainability. With no signs of slowing down, he provides insight into how they are continuing to evolve in line with grower innovation and where their focus is for the next 5 years. 2021-10-2719 min
Harvestable by WaypathDaniel McNaught of McNaughts: Diversifying a freight business to find operational synergiesAgriDigital Co Founder and Head of Growth Ben Reid is joined by Daniel McNaught Managing Director of McNaughts in the eighth episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. McNaughts have grown from a simple fertiliser distribution business with a few trucks to a highly diversified and integrated business including grain trading, grain storage and freight. Daniel takes us through the journey to find a synergy across business operations that maximises utilisation and chats candidly about regulatory complexities squeezing innovation opportunity in freight.2021-10-2018 min
Harvestable by WaypathJane Reid of The Gathered Green: Maintaining your health & wellbeing this harvestAgriDigital Co Founder and CEO Emma Weston is joined by Jane Reid of The Gathered Green in the seventh episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. Based at Crowther, Jane is a mother, farmer and founder bridging the gap between locally sourced certified organic/biodynamic produce, and the local regions. After experiencing a health crisis of her own and with a previous career as an Occupational Therapist, Jane explored the impact that food has on our health and wellbeing. In this episode she shares tips for staying healthy over the harvest period when stress and sleep deprivation peaks. From meal...2021-10-1317 min
Agtech - So What?Farmers and Startups: Lessons and Tips for CollaboratingThe divide between farmers and startups can seem like a chasm. Tech culture and agriculture have evolved from completely different backgrounds, and even seem to have their own languages. So how can agtech bring together two very different groups?In this episode, you’ll hear practical tips from farmers and agtech experts on how to build mutually beneficial relationships. For startups, this includes approaching farmers as partners, rather than ‘customers,’ and understanding ‘grower economics’. And for farmers, it’s about finding opportunities to access and help shape new products as the startup iterates. This might look like an equity partn...2021-10-0641 min
Harvestable by WaypathMichael Shanahan of Shanahan Group, Freeling South Australia: Generational change & tech adoption in farmingAgriDigital Co Founder and CEO Emma Weston is joined by Michael Shanahan of Shanahan Group in the sixth episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. Michael is a sixth generation farmer from Freeling South Australia who has returned to the family farm after forging a successful career in advertising. An advocate for streamlining operations in order to scale, he shares insights into how his family's business has approached generational change and tech adoption. 2021-10-0618 min
Harvestable by WaypathBrad Jones of Bungulla Farming: Unlocking value in broadacre farming with agtechAgriDigital Co Founder and CEO Emma Weston is joined by Brad Jones of Bungulla Farming in the fourth episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. This harvest Bungulla farming 200km east of Perth has 10,000 hectares of planted crop from wheat to oaten hay. Brad shares his journey into being an early adopter of agtech and the value this has unlocked for his family operation.2021-09-2216 min
Harvestable by WaypathLeonie O'Driscoll of Evofarm: Bringing tech & the paddock to plate supply chain togetherAgriDigital Co Founder and CEO Emma Weston is joined by Leonie O'Driscoll of Evofarm Agribusiness Solutions in the third episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. With a genuine love of practical farming and passion for finance, Leonie has forged a career largely in commodities and the supply chain. Leonie shares insights on how tech can add real value in the paddock to plate supply chain for all farmers.2021-09-1513 min
Harvestable by WaypathAlex Low of Chester Commodities: Dynamics of the grain marketsAgriDigital Co Founder and Head of Growth Ben Reid is joined by Alex Low of Chester Commodities in the second episode of our 12 part mini-series Harvestable. With a wealth of experience in commodity markets, Alex provides insight into the dynamics behind current market conditions and what we can expect into harvest. 2021-09-0816 min
Harvestable by WaypathSam Heagney of Bunarba Agriculture: Employing farm labourAgriDigital Co Founder and Head of Growth Ben Reid kicks off the first episode of our 12 part mini-series in the lead up to harvest this year. Ben is joined by Sam Heagney of South Bunarba Agriculture at Mungindi. With over 20 years of history between them, they discuss Sam's introduction to agriculture, influence in the social media world and key insights when it comes to employing labour on farm. 2021-08-3015 min
evokeᴬᴳ⋅Making sense of blockchain and its value for farmersThis week, we speak to Emma Weston, CEO and Co-Founder of AgriDigital about blockchain technology, how it’s evolved and used across agricultural industries today, specifically grains, and how it’s empowering farmers to access value beyond the farm gate. AgriDigital’s recent integration of its farmer product, Waypath with Geora, a blockchain solutions-based company, is supporting this goal. The integration enables growers to generate a digital record of their grain inventory on the blockchain when they make a delivery, which provides greater traceability and finance security. Our regular evokeAG. contributor Judy Kennedy caught up with Emma...2021-08-0419 min
Ag News Daily#TechTuesday with WaypathEmma Weston, CEO of AgriDigital, is here for #TechTuesday! We discuss the launch of the Waypath platform, tracking and tracing, and more.2021-07-2000 min
Ag News Daily#TechTuesday with WaypathEmma Weston, CEO of AgriDigital, is here for #TechTuesday! We discuss the launch of the Waypath platform, tracking and tracing, and more. 2021-07-2029 min
The Ag Queen PodcastAg Queen Podcast| Episode 4 | AgriDigitalLearn about new supply chain technology from AgriDigital and how it is helping agriculture operations keep data in a streamlined and efficient way.2021-06-2900 min
Smarter ImpactJins Kaduthodil, CTO AgriDigital | Farming, finance and technologyHave a listen to Jins Kaduthodil detail the paddock to plate traceability of grain, and the door this opens to provide asset backed finance in real time to farmers, across Australia and the USA, as we dive into on farm storage, unlocking the value in asset ownership, cost and transport savings, the interplay of https://www.agridigital.io with https://www.agriwebb.com, and the general journey to becoming.Thanks to FinTech Australia for putting on the Intersekt conference, talking all things #fintech, #blockchain, #agriculture and #agritech.If you enjoyed this content, please give it...2021-05-2109 min
The Product EdgeThe challenges of scaling Agtech with Emma WestonAgTech is an emerging sector that has the potential to completely reshape global agriculture, dramatically increasing the productivity of the agriculture system while reducing the environmental and social costs of current production practices.Agtech is set for monumental growth and has been predicted to become Australia's next $100 billion industry by 2030. In this episode, Emma Weston, Co-Founder and CEO of one of Australia’s most awarded Agtech startups, AgriDigital discusses the challenges of scaling Agtech businesses. In this episode we discuss: Agtech as an emerging industry How Product Management differs in Agtech The challenges of scaling...2021-05-0235 min
ICT for Sustainable DevelopmentBlockchain Technology for AgricultureImage Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/qJjXwi2zNSENumerous business factors motivate the adoption of blockchain technology in the Agriculture sector. The first and the topmost key factor behind adopting blockchain technology in agriculture is eliminating bad actors and poor processes involved in the food supply chain. For example, AgriDigital is a cloud-based platform designed using blockchain technology to provide an efficient interface for the agriculture supply chain.The second key factor is to create trust among consumers and retailers about the originality and authenticity of food products. For example, ripe.io is an organization that...2021-04-3006 min
Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech Leaders#80 Jins Kadwood, AgridigitalIn episode 80 of the Fintech Chatter Podcast, Dexter Cousins is joined by Jins Kadwood, Chief Technology Officer of Agridigital.Dexter first met Jins in 2018, he was fortunately/unfortunately sandwiched between the Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a photo as Dexter handed Jins the CTO of the year at the Fintech Awards. Check out the full horror here!So it was cool to see Jins join another Fintech Chatter guest, Agridigital as CTO.Backed by Square Peg Capital and founded by Emma Weston and Bob McKay, Agridigital...2021-04-2937 min
Unearthing WellbeingUnearthing Wellbeing // Shelley LaslettHello and Welcome to Unearthing Wellbeing with me, Ask Elizabeth, Where Our Greatest Wealth Is Health.
I was honoured to have the lovely Shelley Laslett on the show and wowza was she a wealth of knowledge and so incredibly humble.
Shelley Laslett is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vitae - a startup that takes neuroscience out of the lab and into life to help people grow themselves and their businesses. Using the latest neuroscience, Vitae helps businesses improve performance by empowering people, teams and leaders with practical neurological knowledge, tailored learning programs, brain based coaching a...2021-03-1648 min
Open the Pod Bay DoorsOTPBD News Special - 8th March 2021Welcome to another edition of the OTPBD News Special, our fortnightly series analysing the news that matters for Australian and Kiwi startups.Meet this week's panel...Roshan Ghadamian, VC Catalyst Program Director at Wade InstituteEmma Weston, AgriDigitalAnnie Parker, MicrosoftTopics we discuss:In this edition, launched on International Women's Day, the panel starts by talking about the state of gender diversity within the Australian startup ecosystem and venture industry, where gaps exist and the work that needs to be done. The discussion then shifts to cover major headlines in tech; key topics include how blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NF...2021-03-081h 07
Open the Pod Bay DoorsOTPBD News Special - 8th SeptemberWelcome to the OTPBD News Special, our fortnightly series analysing the news that matters for Australian and Kiwi startups.Meet the panel...Founder: Emma Weston, AgriDigitalInvestor: Craig Blair, AirTree VenturesEcosystem Leader: Michael Bakto, StartmateTopics we discuss:Some of the biggest headlines our panel discussed include the federal government's news battle vs. Facebook and Google, recent volatility in tech stocks, and big upcoming tech IPOs. We also talk about the launch of Second Quarter Ventures, the new secondary fund from David Tarascio, Andrew Spykes, Ian Beatty, and Leigh Jasper, the role tech jobs will play in Australia's economic...2020-09-0858 min
Square Peg Founder StoriesDigitising AgTech, with Emma Weston, AgriDigitalOn today's episode, Emma Weston, the founder and CEO at AgriDigital take us through their greatest life lessons:Empathy as the foundation of customer success; Where your avocado on toast comes from; How you digitise the least digitised industry in the world, agriculture; The impact of COVID on startup planning and growth; How to adapt to farm life.Find out more about AgriDigital and Emma at https://www.agridigital.io/2020-08-2342 min
Farms Advice PodcastTransparent Supply Chains In Agriculture | Emma Weston | Farms Advice PodcastFarms Advice had the opportunity to speak with Emma Weston from AgriDigital. A company kicking goals within Australian agriculture within their 5 years of existence. With new projects coming it is a timely episode for their new WayPath App. Australian farmers are the start of the supply chain and AgriDigital allows you to manage your commodity effectively right the way through. Listen and share this with another farmer to help us reach the 93,000 farming families.Please share this podcast to help us reach the 135,000+ farming businesses across Australia.Farms Advice features a new episode every WEEK...2020-08-0243 min
The Business OfThe Business of Ethical LeadershipThis episode explores the intricacies of ethical leadership and the challenges and opportunities leaders face combining profit with purpose. Guests include Dr. Simon Longstaff Executive Director of the Ethics Centre, Emma Weston Co-Founder and CEO of AgriDigital, and Director at the UNSW Centre for Social Impact, Professor Kristy Muir.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-07-2355 min
Fintech Chatter: Insights From Fintech LeadersEp 14: Fintech Australia Podcast Show - Episode 3, The Blockchain SpecialDexter Cousins knows nothing about blockchain, so he gets backup from by Alan Tsen, Chairman of FinTech Australia for a bumper second episode!We are joined by;- Caroline Bowler, CEO https://www.btcmarkets.net/- Niki Arysinghe, Head of Partnerships https://www.r3.com/- Claudio Lisco, APAC Director https://consensys.net/- Katrina Donaghy, CEO https://civicledger.com/- Emma Weston, CEO https://www.agridigital.io/Alan Tsen you can follow on twitter.com/alantsen or sign up to his newsletter https://fintechradar.substack.com/...2020-06-0859 min