40 Under 40, Class of 2021

Brian Pedersen

Brian Pedersen

Company

Plenty

Job Title

CEA Technology Manager

Accomplishments

Brian Pedersen is the Grow Systems Lead at Plenty, an indoor, vertical agtech company with a mission to improve the health of people, plants, and the planet. In this role, Brian works to optimize Plenty’s growing environment, ensuring plants are grown and harvested at peak flavor and nutrition. Originally from St. Croix, an island that imports 96% of its food, Plenty's mission is especially important to Brian. He is passionate about championing food security in underserved communities and food deserts worldwide.





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