Andrew D Ive Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York, NY, US

We are focused on Solving the World's Greatest Challenges by backing the World's Best Entrepreneurs, Scientists and Engineers. Big Idea Ventures was the most active investor in new food tech / food deals in 2022 & 2023. Our first fund, the New Protein Fund, invests in the best companies in the plant-based foods and alternative protein ecosystem. We combine.

Boston, MA, US

Member of the leadership group for the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, and the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA), the two institutions that together form Tufts Nutrition. The TNC brings together volunteer leaders from diverse backgrounds who share a passion for nutrition and health, with a.

Kitchener, Ontario, CA

Stockholm, SE

Zurich, CH

London, GB

Leawood, Kansas, US

We invest in companies and products that will make a difference in the lives of animals, people and the planet.

Oxford, Oxfordshire, GB

Milan, Lombardy, IT

Mentor for FoodTech Accelerator, a global accelerator that brings top Made in Italy corporates and best international innovators together to disrupt agrifood and retail sectors. The program, held in Milan, is powered by Deloitte and promoted by Corporate partners Amadori, Cereal Docks, Finiper Group along with leading investors such as Innogest and Digital.

Valencia, Valencian Community, ES

Raleigh, US

Working with two of the coolest plant based food innovators to bring Fora Foods to the world. The product is great and the people behind it even better.

Amsterdam, North Holland, NL

Startup judge. Mentor of companies. Business model strategy, distribution, pitch and funding guidance.

Princeton, New Jersey, US

SOSV is the Accelerator VC. Providing venture capital for startups by accelerate founders’ big ideas for positive change. SOSV pledges more than funds. Partnering with startups, mentoring them at every stage of their growth, and build communities that provide lasting connections.Intellectual capital may trump financial capital. SOSV provide both… the seed.

New York, NEW YORK, US

UPDATE: Two years after I left as MD, SOSV Closed FOOD-X. Thank you to all the mentors and partners who helped build a great innovation catalyst in the food system.FOOD-X is the first international business accelerator program focused on launching food-related ventures with a multi-stage long term venture capital fund parent, SOSV.Responsible for building.

• In some of the most challenging and sensitive locations around the world, Pechter gets trustworthy information and insights for governments, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations.
• Business and investment—Stakeholders: customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers; branding, market and risk, mergers & acquisitions (Assessment of options, partners, infrastructure, assets etc)
• Assessment—measurement, effectiveness, capacity and program evaluation
• Engagement—societies, communities, employees, and customers,
• Democracy—conflict, civil society and transitional Justice,
• Research in risky and difficult settings—countries and regions that researchers normally avoid because of political, religious sensitivities.

San Mateo, California, US

• Led expansion into new channels and geographies. Leveraged network to establish relationships with initial strategic customers and partners in Europe (Fortune 500);
• Established new European strategic partnerships as a launchpad to expand the core business into Europe;
• Worked as part of the core team to move Model N towards as successful IPO.
• M&A activities – Determined appropriate due diligence; led internal cross-departmental team; negotiated deal teams; drove legal processes to completion
• Developed and implemented Go-To-Market, training and sales plans with multiple partners in new channels delivering significant revenue to the business
• Drove strategic projects to increase software sales revenue focusing on the Small, Medium sized customer segment

GB

• Head, Business Development LONDON, ENGLAND
• Developed and deployed business plans across various internal and 3rd parties to deliver aggressive incremental streams for the Private Bank
• Led team of ten on “People Strategy Innovation Training” work stream responsible for increasing People Creativity and Innovation across the business
• Developed new ‘Joint Venture’ business model between Private Bank and Corporate Division including Customer treatment & migration strategy, offer development, service delivery infrastructure, sales personnel new.
• Led team of 6 to roll out ‘Company-Wide’ Customer Retention Strategy designed to increase customer satisfaction and service across the ultra high and high net worth customer sectors
• Creatively identified additional revenue streams and business opportunities across multiple business units by leveraging existing infrastructure, core competencies and a constrained budget.

Austin, Texas, US

• Group Manager, Global Alliance (Cap Gemini) (UK)
• Driving global partnership to deliver against significant revenue growth targets
• Responsible for working with stakeholders to create and execute on global joint marketing plans
• Manage new asset development and market penetration to build net new customer business
• Manage teams across EMEA, North America and Asia Pacific Group Manager, Strategic Initiatives (SAP) – 6 Months Assignment (GERMANY)
• Chosen by global Chief Operating Officer for German Strategic Initiative to realign the direction of the business

• Founder/Chief Executive Officer/ Chairman of Board
• Founder and Board Member launching B2B data management company to improve efficiencies in the global retail space
• Began, led and closed $6.5m Series ‘A’ financing round with institutional east and west coast US investors; completed a follow on $15M series ‘B’ round
• Negotiated partnerships and revenue deals with major US & European retailers, distributors and coops inc. Carrefour, Wal-Mart, Home Depot and others.
• Built and led the company from 1 to 35 employees
• Headed up strategy, planning and execution of Business Development, Sales and Marketing activities

• Founder / Chief Executive Officer/Board Member
• Grew products company from concept to brand development to market launch into major retailers, developed product and established facility in China
• Established sales team launching our product to major retailers
• Developed logistics network from China to the Distribution centers of Home Depot, BJs and other major retailers
• Closed two stages of investor funding after achieving product, customer, business building milestones ($500K)
• Responsible for ensuring the company exceeded its responsibilities to customers, shareholders and business partners.

Armonk, New York, NY, US

• Designing the business model and launch plan for IBM Leasing in Philippines and Malaysia
• Focused on launch of printer range across multiple countries in Asia

Cincinnati, Ohio, US

• New Product Development, Brand Strategy, Advertising, Promotions, Brand turnaround, market launches, Identity, Print, TV and Press, Team Building, Production & Project managementOld Spice/Insignia, London.
• Devised three year brand, business & media strategies for European brand.
• Positioned & prioritized product launches and cost cutting projects across 15 countries.Cover Girl Cosmetics/Local Cosmetics Brand, London, EnglandHeld P&L accountability for cosmetics brand. Led product development.
• Reduced product costs delivering 40% increased profits, via packaging improvements at zero cost, new brand positioning eliminating less profitable line. Increased sales by 40% due to new packaging.
• Developed a range of products across six European countries. Led ten-person team to ensure range delivered the products, price structure & positioning required maximizing sales in each market.

Masters, Business Administration

Bsc Degree (Hons, Geography; Economics & Politics