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Ag Industry is a “Brain Trust” for St. Louis Agtech Startups

As CEO of agtech startup Plastomics, Martha Schlicher says she has a “brain trust” that’s likely rare at most early stage companies. Plastomics offers an example of the role that individuals with experience at some of St. Louis’ largest companies can have in elevating local startups, including through holding C-suite roles and seats on company boards. Schlicher herself held leadership roles at Monsanto and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals in St. Louis…