Ryan Rakestraw is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in finance and investment within the agricultural and technology sectors. Currently serving as a Director at Temasek, Ryan has previously held roles such as Venture Principal at Monsanto Company and Operating Partner at The Yield Lab. Additionally, Ryan has contributed to academia as an Adjunct Professor of Finance at Olin Business School and has held the position of Principal and Associate at Cultivation Capital. Ryan Rakestraw holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from The Johns Hopkins University.