Collie
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.
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Collie
Collie’s Mission is to make it possible for all farmers to easily incorporate animals into diverse, circular, regenerative farms. Our approach is to start with Automated Animal Management (virtual fencing + virtual guidance) using collars for dairy cows. It immediately solves many problems that are hindering dairy farmers from starting the regenerative journey today. By automatically guiding animals around a farm we free up time for the farmer, improve the soil, increase milk production and reduce costs.