EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 36 MIN
Infrastructure for the Ag Economy
from Leaders on a Mission · host Simon Leich
What happens when the infrastructure feeding half the world's population becomes vulnerable to geopolitics, supply chain disruption, and outdated production models?In this episode Nico Pinkowski, CEO and co-founder of Nitricity, shares how his team is reimagining fertiliser production through distributed, renewable-powered systems built closer to farmers. Nico reflects on failed technologies, difficult pivots, and the breakthrough moments that emerged when the company was at its lowest. From strengthening food security to scaling a 70-person climate tech business, he reveals why great leaders don't avoid hard problems—they stare the bull in the eyes and find opportunity where others see obstacles.---Hey Climate Tech enthusiasts! Searching for new podcasts on sustainability? Check out the Leaders on a Mission podcast, where I interview climate tech leaders who are shaking up the industry and bringing us the next big thing in sustainable solutions. Join me for a deep dive into the future of green innovation exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between of pioneering new technologies.Get an exclusive insight into how these leaders started up their journey, and how their cutting edge products will make a real impact. Tune in on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadersonamissionNet0Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o41ubdkzChAzD9C53xH82Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-on-a-mission/id1532211726…to listen to the latest episodes!Timestamps:01:00 Food Security Risks03:57 Nitricity's Mission06:29 The Fertiliser Challenge08:04 When Pivots Hurt11:10 Bombing The Pitch13:00 Opportunities In The Gutter14:39 Reinventing Fertiliser20:04 Scaling The Company30:45 Stare The Bull Useful links: Nitricity website: https://www.nitricity.co/Nitrcity LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nitricity/Nico Pinkowski Linked: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaspinkowski/Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/Simon Leich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/
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What happens when the infrastructure feeding half the world's population becomes vulnerable to geopolitics, supply chain disruption, and outdated production models? In this episode Nico Pinkowski, CEO and co-founder of Nitricity, shares how his team is reimagining fertiliser production through distributed, renewable-powered systems built closer to farmers. Nico reflects on failed technologies, difficult pivots, and the breakthrough moments that emerged when the company was at its lowest. Fro...
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