#2 Deep Dive Interviews podcast: The future of AgriPreneurship with Panos Chamakiotis

Welcome to another episode of the DEEP DIVE INTERVIEWS podcast! This interview, recorded at the end of 2020, was part of the "Keys 2 My Crops" intercultural project, a collaboration between COMPO EXPERT Group and TROPOS BRANDING. In this episode, Mr. Panos (Panayiotis) Chamakiotis, who served as Regional Director EMEA of COMPO EXPERT Group at the time, joins Christos D. Katsanos for a dynamic 25-minute conversation. Drawing from his wealth of experience, Mr. Chamakiotis dives into some of the most pressing topics in the fertilizers and agribusiness sectors. Host Christos D. Katsanos explores a range of critical questions with Mr. Chamakiotis, including: 1️⃣ Agriculture or AgriFood? What’s the distinction, and which matters more in today’s world? 2️⃣ The fertilizers sector vs. the food chain sector—how are they similar, and where do they diverge? 3️⃣ How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted agriculture and the agrifood industries? 4️⃣ What role will COMPO EXPERT’s scientists play in driving the future of these fields? 5️⃣ What groundbreaking innovations should we anticipate in the next three years? 6️⃣ Reflecting on his experience at a 2016 panel on women in entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, how does he view Agri-Preneurship today? 7️⃣ What is the role of the younger generation of agronomists in shaping the industry? 8️⃣ How will the startup ecosystem in agriculture contribute to the entrepreneurial community? This episode is packed with insights and forward-thinking ideas from one of the leaders in the agribusiness space. Whether you’re a professional in the field or simply curious about the future of food, farming, and sustainability, you won’t want to miss this discussion.