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80 Acres Farms CEO recognised as one of 2024's most outstanding entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs

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20/11/2024
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80 Acres Farms
Goldman Sachs recently honored Mike Zelkind, co-founder and CEO of 80 Acres Farms, as one of “The Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2024.” The recognition highlights the growing impact of vertical farming, where 80 Acres Farms stands out for its use of advanced technologies to produce fresh, sustainable, and low-impact food.
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Charles Pinsolle
Charles Pinsolle
80 Acres Farms CEO recognised as one of 2024's most outstanding entrepreneurs by Goldman Sachs
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80 Acres Farms, a company featured in the Vintage Altaroc Odyssey 2021, based in Ohio, has revolutionized traditional agriculture by developing self-sufficient vertical farms. These facilities, powered by renewable energy sources and free of arable land, use robotic technologies and artificial intelligence to produce pesticide-free food, while optimizing the use of water and space. The company, which aligns environmental performance and profitability, is today a key player in the sustainable agricultural sector.

Mike Zelkind, CEO of 80 Acres Farms, has just been recognized by Goldman Sachs as one of the “Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2024.” A recognition that highlights not only his leadership, but also the considerable advances of vertical farming in the agri-food sector.

This distinction from Goldman Sachs rewards the work of the team and opens new perspectives for the company, which intends to strengthen its leading position in a rapidly expanding sector .

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