Thea Gherdan

Thea Gherdan is a seasoned entrepreneur and expert in agricultural economics and innovation, currently serving as Co-founder and CEO of Proon-Tech, a CleanTech/AgTech startup focused on reforestation and agricultural automation. As the founder of the AgriAlly Initiative & Podcast, Thea amplifies women's voices in agriculture, covering various aspects of the industry, including entrepreneurship and sustainability. With a rich background in advising tech and agtech startups through roles at The C-fit Group and LTG, Thea specializes in sales operations, strategic partnerships, and building high-performance teams. Additional mentoring roles at SVG Ventures | THRIVE, GROW, gener8tor, and EIT Food reflect Thea's commitment to fostering innovation in the agri-food tech sector. Thea holds multiple degrees from prestigious institutions, including Stanford University and Technical University of Munich, demonstrating a strong foundation in both business and health sciences.