Chris Bloomfield

Chris Bloomfield is a technology and agricultural innovation expert with extensive experience in founding and leading startups aimed at addressing systemic challenges within the food system. Currently serving as a Co-Founder at Collie since January 2023, Chris previously held the role of Founder-in-Residence at Fresh Ventures Studio, where the focus was on co-founding companies to tackle food industry issues. Prior to that, Chris worked as a Freelance Firmware Engineer at GROWx, developing firmware for vertical farming prototypes, and as Director of Animal Innovation at Halter, where significant advancements in animal guidance technology were achieved. Chris also has experience in software engineering, automation contracting, and has contributed to various startups in the agritech and marketing sectors. Educational qualifications include a Masters in Engineering Management and a Bachelor of Engineering with Honors in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Canterbury.