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Mark Gagnon is the Harbaugh Entrepreneur Innovation Faculty Scholar at the College of Agricultural Sciences at Penn State University. He co-founded the Entrepreneurship Innovation (E&I) Program in 2012, which has been successful in transforming original research ideas into entrepreneurial ventures within the College of Agricultural Sciences community. His scholarly interests focus on for-profit entrepreneurship in food, agriculture, and bio-renewables, particularly AgTech, emphasizing sustainability and strategic implementation of new technologies. Mark investigates the impact of founder characteristics and values on competitive resource development. In addition to his teaching role, he has extensive industry experience in business development within the forest products sector, having managed portfolios worth over $300 million. His consultancy work encompasses leading agribusiness firms and emerging startups in food and agriculture. Mark teaches courses related to entrepreneurship and agribusiness, highlighting practical applications of venture capital and sustainable practices in agriculture.
DyeNon Building Technologies, Inc. • Murfreesboro, TN
Co-founded a company focused on sustainable building technologies.
Bay Tree Technologies-USA, LLC • Memphis, TN
Directed business development for technology integration in agriculture.
Huttig Building Products Corporation • St. Louis, MO
Managed product lines related to building materials and technology.
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