dialventures

Our vast network of more than 5,000 industry experts drives startup success. Over six months, our Innovation Fellows refine their ideas through immersive residencies, workshops, and Pitch Days, ensuring concepts resonate with real needs. Learn more at dialventures.com.

De-risked startups. Validated problems. Industry-tested founders. DIAL Ventures gives investor partners a curated pipeline of agrifood companies built through the @LifeAtPurduestudio. Reach out to Jarrod Sutton at suttonjs@purdue.edu to explore partnership opportunities.

The next era of agrifood won't be driven by a single technology. It'll be driven by the right problems, the right founders, and the right partners. That's the DIAL Ventures model.

The food system needs solutions built with the industry, not just for it. Our venture studio has launched 9 companies doing exactly that. Learn more: dialventures.com

Jarrod Sutton will be heading to @Bloomberg's Farm, Food & Fuel Summit 2026 in Kansas City tomorrow. If you're there, let's connect, always looking for great conversations about what's next in agrifood.

In AgTech, trust takes time. Farmers have seen plenty of snake oil. Peer validation remains the strongest driver of adoption, and when it works, word spreads fast. youtu.be/Uh29OVpyP9c?si…

Reaching farmers one by one isn’t scalable. Farmer-owned cooperatives provide a critical access point, aggregating buying power, understanding challenges, and identifying early adopters. Watch the full conversation here: youtu.be/Uh29OVpyP9c?si…

The future of agrifood is built through collaboration. 🌱 We connect entrepreneurs, industry leaders & researchers to create scalable digital solutions for food system resilience. Join us: dialventures.com

Croft shows what works in AgTech. They digitized the H-2A visa process, removing the friction farmers already faced. Built with users, immediate economic value, and less work, not more. Watch the full webinar here: youtu.be/Uh29OVpyP9c?si….

The biggest AgTech wins aren’t always big platforms. They’re simple tools that solve painful problems, deliver clear ROI, and remove friction from real workflows. youtu.be/Uh29OVpyP9c?si…

Strategic AgTech investment = competitive advantage. Early access. Faster time-to-market. Proven innovators. Let’s build the future of food systems together. If your organization is looking to stay ahead and shape what’s next in agrifood, let’s explore how we can collaborate.

Alternative protein shows that impressive science and capital don’t guarantee market pull. When technology isn’t anchored in real producer or consumer needs, adoption slows, and economics break down. Tune into the full session: youtu.be/Uh29OVpyP9c?si…

With tighter margins, asset life extension matters more than ever. Gripp helps producers digitize equipment records, improve uptime, and preserve capital. youtu.be/Uh29OVpyP9c?si…

Food as Health isn’t a buzzword. It’s a shift across the entire value chain. From farm decisions to product formulation, health outcomes now shape strategy. Are you ready?

Tech often gets built without fully understanding agriculture. Strong tech isn’t enough. Founders need real exposure to producers and supply chains. At DIAL Ventures, we bridge the gap to ensure innovation starts with market clarity. Watch the webinar: youtu.be/Uh29OVpyP9c?si…

Ag needs builders. We partner with entrepreneurs & industry leaders to turn real agrifood challenges into scalable companies. Ready to build? Let’s connect.

At the Charles Aris AgTech webinar, Jarrod Sutton discussed why farmers aren’t the barrier to adoption. AgTech succeeds when it reduces work, lowers risk, improves margins, and fits existing workflows. Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/Uh29OVpyP9c?si…

For too long, agriculture and food have worked in parallel instead of together. Real progress comes from dialogue and better partnership across the system. That’s where DIAL Ventures focuses.

Food-as-Health is a system opportunity, not a single product. This framework maps where health-driven innovation creates value across the agrifood value chain. Learn more: dialventures.com/landing/naviga…

Looking to back Agritech and Foodtech innovation with reduced risk? DIAL Ventures pairs seasoned founders with industry partners to build startups designed for real adoption and scale. dialventures.com/investor-partn…

Health-forward food innovation is about execution, not just ideas. Industry leaders share how products move from concept to scale while navigating cost, supply chains, and consumer expectations. Watch the full panel: dialventures.com/landing/advanc…