Paul’s career focus has been bringing innovation to agriculture for increased crop genetic diversity; increased crop productivity; improved nutritional content of food; and through more productive agricultural systems to increase the economic stability of rural agricultural communities. He has held scientific, development, advisory, operations and senior administrative positions with Start-up, Private Equity, Venture Capital and Fortune 500 companies. Paul has been awarded over 40 patents. He has extensive international experience and has been a co-founder of several agricultural, biotechnology and renewable energy companies who have had as a specific focus rural food, environmental and economic security. linkedin.com/in/paul-zorner-572353