David Nothmann

About David Nothmann

I scale science‑driven agriculture and biological innovations into global, commercially durable businesses. My career has centered on transforming breakthrough technologies into market‑ready solutions—building the commercial engines, teams, and global reach required to turn innovation into revenue, category leadership, and long‑term enterprise value.I’ve led organizations across the North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia through periods of rapid expansion, restructuring, and strategic repositioning. Whether launching new biological platforms, entering new markets, or rebuilding commercial systems, I focus on disciplined execution, customer‑backed strategy, and talent development as the foundation for sustainable growth.What I’m known for: Scaling startups and mid‑sized companies with full P&L accountability Building commercial engines—pricing, channel strategy, portfolio focus, and global go‑to‑market Turning science into adoption through data‑driven positioning and farmer‑centric value creation Expanding internationally with speed, clarity, and operational discipline Developing high‑performance teams and leaders who thrive in fast‑moving environments Creating categories in biologicals, regenerative agriculture, and agtech platformsI believe agriculture is at an inflection point—where biology, data, and global market forces are reshaping how value is created. My work centers on helping companies navigate that complexity and scale with purpose, rigor, and global ambition.If you’re building the next generation of ag innovation and need a growth‑driven, globally seasoned executive voice, I’m always open to a conversation.

Experience

1. Member of the Board of Advisors

   AgroSpheres

   Aug 2020 — Present

   AgroSpheres is a bio-based, encapsulated crop protection Series B startup offering safer, targeted pesticide alternatives. Advise on commercial scale-up, channel strategy, partnerships, licensing, and governance. Built a rigorous stage gate and portfolio prioritization framework to guide market and product decisions. Support late stage product launch planning, pricing, and strategic partner negotiations.

Education

• Shady Side Academy

  High School

• University of Tübingen

  Austauschjahr, German

• Tufts University

  Bachelor’s Degree, American Studies and German Area Studies

• University of St.Gallen

  Austausch Semester during MBA, International Business

• NYU Stern School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Sumitomo Chemical

  Global Leadership Program

  2017 — 2018

• Université catholique de Louvain

  Exchange Semester

• Forest Park Community College

  Ceramic Arts and Ceramics

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Biotechnology
• Strategy
• Budgets
• Finance
• Process Improvement
• Proposal Writing
• Management
• Lifesciences
• Sales
• Integrated Marketing
• Intellectual Property
• Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Product Launch
• Manufacturing
• Agricultural Research
• Life Sciences
• International Business
• Crm
• Business Strategy
• Pricing
• Biofuels
• Product Development
• Technology Transfer
• Marketing
• Analysis
• Mergers
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Training
• Market Research
• New Business Development
• Agriculture
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Partnerships
• Negotiation