Peter is a seasoned entrepreneur, business operator, and early-stage start-up investor. With 20+ years of experience in the Natural Health & CPG industry in Canada, he currently serves on several boards as a strategic advisor.
Peter is a seasoned entrepreneur, business operator, and early-stage start-up investor. With 20+ years of experience in the Natural Health & CPG industry in Canada, he currently serves on several boards as a strategic advisor.
With 20+ years of management experience in private and public companies. Robert has raised significant seed funding and provided working capital for the expansion of many large-scale projects.
Alfredo is a seasoned finance professional with 20+ years of experience in various industries, including Telecom, Retail, Banking, and Technology Manufacturing. He has worked with both start-ups and multinational corporations, and has successfully raised capital from venture capital firms, private equity firms, investment banks, and government agencies.
Boaz is the visionary behind Vertico’s industry-leading indoor farming platform. He has combined his background in finance, military experience, and vertical farming executive to create a unique and innovative design.
"You can do well by doing good", is Lee's overarching business philosophy. An early starter, Lee's first company was an electronics import company when he was 16. Fast forward a few years, Lee started a telcom company that was eventually sold off to a subsidiary of AT&T. That transaction allowed him to create a consulting practice that focused on business and corporate development. Clients have included Siemens, Rogers, Detroit Edison, Grasshopper Solar, SmartSynch, SAS, Clik2pay and Caary Capital to name just a few. He has conducted business throughout North and Latin America as well as North Africa, Europe and South America.
Andrew Lyons boasts 30 years in program and project management across public markets, finance, and tech. Holding a BSc(CS), BBA from University of New Brunswick, an MBA from University of Ottawa, and a PMP, he's skilled in corporate governance for diverse sectors. Andrew has consulted for mining companies, offering C-suite leadership and IT solutions. He's served on boards of Canadian Mining Companies, recently aiding in refining operations and cost efficiency.
Vertical farming presents an opportunity to provide fresh, locally-grown produce in urban areas where access to fresh food is limited. By utilizing vertical space and advanced technologies such as robotics, artificial lighting, hydroponics and climate control, vertical farms can produce high-quality crops year-round, with minimal environmental impact. This opportunity extends beyond food production to the potential to create new jobs and promote economic development in urban areas. Additionally, vertical farming can reduce transportation distances, leading to decreased carbon emissions and traffic congestion. Overall, the North American market presents a significant opportunity for vertical farming to address food security, sustainability, and economic development challenges, while also offering a viable and sustainable solution for consumers and the environment.
According to a report by Research and Markets, the global vertical farming market size is projected to reach USD 15.4 billion by 2027, with a CGAR of 24.13% from 2023 to 2027. This growth is attributed to the increasing demand for high-quality food with no pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, the need for higher yields using limited space, and the growing urbanization and technological advancements.1 Furthermore, a report by Grand View Research states that the North American vertical farming market size was valued at USD 1.3 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 6.46 billion by 2027, with a CGAR of 25.7% during the forecast period. This growth is driven by the demand for fresh and locally grown produce, the need for water and energy conservation, and the increasing popularity of indoor farming methods.2 Overall, the vertical farming industry is experiencing rapid growth and is projected to continue to expand in the coming years.