Solis Agrosciences, a leading provider of high-quality AgTech research services, is proud to announce the appointment of Crystal Winkeler as its new Chief Business Officer, effective May 1. Winkeler brings a wealth of experience in the industry, having previously worked with several prominent companies, including Canopy Biosciences and BioGenerator Ventures.
- Winkeler will lead Solis’ commercial team and contribute to the development of new offerings.
- She will focus on driving business growth and building meaningful relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Her appointment is seen as a significant boost to Solis’ commercial efforts, given her proven track record in the industry.
As a seasoned executive, Winkeler has extensive experience in leading investments, sitting on portfolio company boards, and building new companies. Her impressive background includes managing investments in several startups, including Panome Bio, RevivBio, and Pairidex.
“Solis has assembled an impressive team, offerings, and customer base,” said Winkeler. “I am thrilled to join the business at this important growth stage.”
Winkeler’s expertise in business development, fundraising, and commercialization will be invaluable to Solis as the company continues to expand its product offerings and grow its customer base.
- Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven track record in business development and commercialization.
- Extensive experience in leading investments and building new companies.
- Strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
Winkeler’s appointment follows Solis’ significant expansion in recent years, including the launch of new product offerings, the acquisition of Ferris Genomics, and the securing of new investment from Cultivation Capital.
| Solis Agrosciences’ Recent Milestones: | Product Offerings: | Acquisition of Ferris Genomics: | New Investment from Cultivation Capital: |
| Launch of new product offerings | Expansion of management team | Securing of new investment | Increased sales dramatically |
Crystal Winkeler’s Background:
Crystal Winkeler completed a Ph.D. in Molecular Cell Biology at Washington University. She has a proven track record of success, having worked with several prominent companies, including Canopy Biosciences and BioGenerator Ventures.
- Experience:
- Managing Director of BioGenerator Ventures
- Chief Operating Officer and Vice President of R&D of Canopy Biosciences
- Co-founder of Canopy Biosciences
Highlights of Winkeler’s Career:
* Led investments in several startups, including Panome Bio, RevivBio, and Pairidex. * Built new companies, leveraging her expertise in business development and commercialization. * Managed investments and built strong relationships with customers and stakeholders.
“As Canopy’s Board Chairman, I witnessed Crystal’s leadership of the Canopy team through critical product launches and business development milestones,” said Frank Witney, Operating Partner at Ampersand Capital Partners.
Solis Agrosciences is a trusted partner for high-quality AgTech research services, providing gene-edited and transgenic crops, plant phenotype and efficacy data, end-to-end genomics sequencing services, and individually tailored research solutions for its startup and corporate customers. As part of its commitment to innovation and growth, Solis has established partnerships with prominent investors, including Hermann Companies, Cultivation Capital, Jim McKelvey’s Saloniki Investments, BioGenerator Ventures, and QRM Capital. About Solis Agrosciences:
Solis Agrosciences is a leading provider of high-quality AgTech research services. The company operates in the 39 North AgTech Innovation District of St. Louis, Missouri, and has established itself as a trusted partner for its customers. About Cultivation Capital:
Cultivation Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in software technology, life sciences, agriculture technology, and geospatial technology companies. Since its founding in 2012, the firm has invested in over 150 companies and is recognized as one of the most active early-stage investors in the United States. About Hermann Companies:
Hermann Companies combines three generations of experience to make investments across a spectrum of asset classes and industries. The company offers a variety of capital solutions to accomplish its goal of partnering with strong, entrepreneurial teams through meaningful direct investments. The 39 North AgTech Innovation District in St. Louis, Missouri, is a vibrant innovation district cultivating the infrastructure, talent, and access to capital to facilitate agrifood tech innovation and to advance ideas from lab to market. For more information, visit solisagrosciences.com and 39northstl.org.
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