In the interview, led by gener8tor co-founder Troy Vosseller, Chequim shared the journey of the agtech
Alexandre Chequim, CEO of DigiFarmz, was the featured guest in the Founder Series by gener8tor — a U.S.-based accelerator known for fueling innovation ecosystems through mentorship, networking, and capital-focused programs.
Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, gener8tor serves as a strategic partner to communities and investors by offering cohort-based accelerator programs that connect high-potential talent with growth and development opportunities. Through its venture capital funds, workforce development initiatives, and partnerships with governments and corporations, gener8tor has helped expand innovative companies across the U.S. and globally.
In the interview, led by gener8tor co-founder Troy Vosseller, Chequim shared the journey of DigiFarmz — a Brazilian agtech that develops data-driven technological solutions to support smarter, safer, and more sustainable agronomic decisions. With a strong focus on farmers, agronomists, cooperatives, and agribusinesses, DigiFarmz delivers tailored strategies across multiple stages of crop production, transforming information into actionable insights that drive real results in the field.
Today, DigiFarmz has a presence at both the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s EnterpriseWorks and the Peoria NEXT Innovation Center — hubs known for nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship. Joining the 2023 Illinois AgTech Accelerator, powered by gener8tor in partnership with Serra Ventures, was a key milestone in DigiFarmz’s North American expansion.
“Participating in gener8tor’s program was a strategic turning point for DigiFarmz. We received expert guidance, gained access to a high-value partner network, and took part in the Mentor Swarms — initiatives that significantly expanded our connections and helped strengthen our U.S. operations,” Chequim shared during the interview.
He also highlighted the importance of local partnerships in growing DigiFarmz’s presence and delivering tech-driven solutions to boost agricultural productivity through data and AI — contributing to a more sustainable future for agriculture.
Being featured in the Founder Series highlights DigiFarmz’s journey as a standout agtech company, bridging its agricultural expertise with the American innovation ecosystem as part of its strategic international expansion.
To dive deeper into Alex’s journey, insights on the agtech landscape, and how DigiFarmz is helping transform agriculture from the ground up, watch the full interview here:
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