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Aero Farm Systems LLC (“AeroFarms”, the “Company”), a provider of
aeroponic technology and solutions, announced today that Jessica
Bloomgarden has been appointed to the role of chief marketing officer
(CMO). Bloomgarden will be responsible for strategic leadership of the
Company’s sales, marketing, business development and product management.
Bloomgarden most recently served as Principal at 21Ventures, a clean
technology venture capital fund. Before that, Bloomgarden worked in
JPMorgan’s technology investment banking group.
“I am extremely excited to have Jessica join AeroFarms executive
leadership team. She brings incredible enthusiasm and energy to our
team,” said Ed Harwood, CEO of AeroFarms. “Today, the urban agriculture
industry is poised for rapid growth, and with Jessica’s leadership of
sales and marketing, AeroFarms is ready to emerge as an industry leader.”
“I am thrilled to be joining the AeroFarms team. During my time at
21Ventures, I came across several vertical farming business plans, but
AeroFarms is the first company that has a proven and viable solution. I
can’t wait to tell our story and start working with entrepreneurs to
realize our vision of a decentralized food production system that
creates a fresher, safer and more secure food supply,” said Bloomgarden.
Bloomgarden had sourced 21Ventures seed investment in AeroFarms in 2009,
and has been working closely with the team since then. Bloomgarden says
that her decision to transition full time to AeroFarms management team
is a testament to her belief in the technology and industry.
About AeroFarms
AeroFarms provides aeroponic growing systems that grow produce without
soil and without sun, all year round and in any location. AeroFarms
modular, vertically stackable systems are designed for locating in old
or vacant urban buildings, enabling local production of pesticide-free,
fresh, clean greens. AeroFarms systems transform food production into a
more sustainable, efficient, and safe process by enabling profitable,
commercial-scale vertical farming in urban centers. Founded in 2004,
AeroFarms is based in Ithaca, NY. More information can be found at www.aerofarms.com.
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