EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 29 MIN
Office Hours: The Human Experience - Leadership in Action: Agriculture, Technology, and Mental Performance
from Office Hours with David Meltzer
Martha Montoya, CEO of Agtools and a globally recognized expert in commodities and supply chains. With over 35 years of experience spanning agriculture, telecommunications, electronics, and global trade, Martha brings unparalleled insight into the journey of food, from farm to final delivery. She has worked with farmers, governments, and major buyers worldwide, moving crops such as lettuce, bananas, peaches, asparagus, and mangoes across continents. Martha also champions social impact initiatives, including financing programs for women farmers in Mexico and low-interest credit for small organic farmers in California. Through Agtools, she leverages AI and machine learning to help farmers, banks, insurers, and supply chain leaders make smarter decisions, reduce waste, and increase profits while addressing climate impact. Nate Amidon, Founder and CEO of Form 100 Consulting LLC and former U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with over 4,000 combat flight hours. Nate made the bold choice to turn down a $300,000 airline career to launch his own company with just a few thousand dollars. Today, he leads a seven-figure agile software consulting firm that has grown 38% year-over-year, transforming veteran talent into high-value technology consultants and delivering measurable impact for Fortune 500 clients, including Microsoft, Boeing, and Alaska Airlines. Nate shares how military discipline, mission-driven leadership, and agile methodologies can create scalable businesses and high-performing teams. Will Naylor, CEO of W1N Enterprises, a mental performance company dedicated to high-end student athletes. Will and his team of sports psychologists, breath work practitioners, nutritionists, and nervous regulation therapists focus on helping athletes reverse the need for external validation and cultivate performance from within.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Martha Montoya, CEO of Agtools and a globally recognized expert in commodities and supply chains. With over 35 years of experience spanning agriculture, telecommunications, electronics, and global trade, Martha brings unparalleled insight into the journey of food, from farm to final delivery. She has worked with farmers, governments, and major buyers worldwide, moving crops such as lettuce, bananas, peaches, asparagus, and mangoes across continents. Martha also champions social impact initiatives, including financing programs for women farmers in Mexico and low-interest credit for small organic farmers in California. Through Agtools, she leverages AI and machine learning to help farmers, banks, insurers, and supply chain leaders make smarter decisions, reduce waste, and increase profits while addressing climate impact. Nate Amidon, Founder and CEO of Form 100 Consulting LLC and former U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with over 4,000 combat flight hours. Nate made the bold choice to turn down a $300,000 airline career to launch his own company with just a few thousand dollars. Today, he leads a seven-figure agile software consulting firm that has grown 38% year-over-year, transforming veteran talent into high-value technology consultants and delivering measurable impact for Fortune 500 clients, including Microsoft, Boeing, and Alaska Airlines. Nate shares how military discipline, mission-driven leadership, and agile methodologies can create scalable businesses and high-performing teams. Will Naylor, CEO of W1N Enterprises, a mental performance company dedicated to high-end student athletes. Will and his team of sports psychologists, breath work practitioners, nutritionists, and nervous regulation therapists focus on helping athletes reverse the need for external validation and cultivate performance from within. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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