
脳の健康と食料システム~神経科学が変える食と農業のあり方~
20世紀に心臓の健康がグローバルな優先課題となったように、21世紀は脳の健康の時代です。現在、うつ病や不安障害から認知症、脳卒中に至るまでの脳疾患は、後天的障がいの主要な原因となっており、年間数兆ドルもの経済的損失をもたらしています。
Steve Magami is the Co-Founder, CEO, and Executive Chairman of Agrovision, a global leader in the superfruit industry that produces premium blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cherries. Agrovision has invested over $550 million in building a highly integrated, tech-driven operation that owns and controls the entire value chain from R&D of leading genetics and tech to partnerships with leading retailers. The company has developed proprietary, cutting-edge software, technology, and AI to deliver consistently high-quality superfruits year-round. With production expanded across the world’s most optimal micro-climates spanning 8 countries, Agrovision is reshaping the global produce market by offering a superior eating experience with its Fruitist and Big Skye brands.
Steve has a long career in identifying and scaling high-growth companies. After recognizing a significant opportunity to transform the consumer experience in the produce category, he envisioned a tech-first business model, fully leveraging AI and proprietary systems across the value chain. Agrovision was born out of this vision and has proliferated, becoming the global leader in premium blueberries.
Previously, Steve served as Principal at Lovell Minnick Partners, the private equity arm of Putnam Lovell Jefferies, managing $1 billion in private equity partnerships. He has held board positions in numerous private equity, hedge fund, and venture capital-backed companies, bringing a deep understanding of global markets and business growth to his leadership role at Agrovision. Steve holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
20世紀に心臓の健康がグローバルな優先課題となったように、21世紀は脳の健康の時代です。現在、うつ病や不安障害から認知症、脳卒中に至るまでの脳疾患は、後天的障がいの主要な原因となっており、年間数兆ドルもの経済的損失をもたらしています。
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