Connie Bowen

Founding GP at Farmhand Ventures

St Louis, Missouri, United States

About

I'm passionate about distributing knowledge and inspiring inclusive, impactful innovation in our global food and ag systems. Read my thoughts on ag at Ag is for People: https://agricultureisforpeople.substack.com/ I've got an open door policy and am always up for a new connection, but please send me a brief message about why you want to connect. Founders interested in getting in having a chat about investment from Farmhand Ventures, you can reach out to us by filling out this info form: https://airtable.com/app2yH8nDUu6t2d6e/shrZDcb2ZHCpdAObT

Experience

  • General Partner at Farmhand Ventures
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Farmhand Ventures is an impact investment firm founded to support startups building a just future of work in agriculture.

  • Advisory Board Member at Mississippi State University Agricultural Autonomy Institute
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    As a member of Mississippi State University (MSU) Agricultural Autonomy Institute (AAI) Strategic Advisory Board (SAB), I collaborate with my fellow Advisory Board members to share knowledge of industry needs and trends, wisdom and experience relevant to AAI directions and practices, and networks to ensure efficient multi-stakeholder collaboration.

  • Member at Global Women in VC
    Aug 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 11 mos

    Global Women in VC is the largest community of women investors, enabling connections, collaboration & empowerment on a global scale. The community is currently comprised of 2,500+ women investors from 50+ countries.

  • Contributor at Forbes
    Aug 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 11 mos

    I write about venture capital investment in agrifood technology.

  • Venture Partner at Republic
    Jun 2022 - 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

    Republic gives people power to invest in the future they believe in by providing access to startup, real estate, crypto, and video game investment opportunities. Focused on creating a diverse, sustainable, connected world, Republic and its affiliates have facilitated over $500 million in investments from over one million global community members. With a global team in six countries, Republic is backed by Galaxy Digital, The Motley Fool, Binance, Naspers, AngelList, and more. Republic Venture Partners collaborate across the startup ecosystem to support founders and their ideas. If you are a startup looking to raise capital from the crowd, message me here on LinkedIn or via Twitter (@ConnieBowen_)