Adam Pokornicky

Adam Pokornicky is the CFO and COO of Mountain Meadow Mushroom Farms, an organic specialty mushroom farm based in Escondido, California.1 He describes himself as a "Mushroom Farmer," a title he never expected to have but has embraced in his career pivot.1

Career Background

Before joining Mountain Meadow Mushroom Farms, Adam had a diverse career path:

1. Finance: He started as a credit trader and portfolio manager at a distressed debt/high yield credit hedge fund.1
2. Entrepreneurship: In 2014, he founded DoggyBuddies, a dog sitting marketplace.1
3. Cryptocurrency: He worked in Bitcoin investment management and was involved with Cryptochain Capital.1

Current Role

Adam joined Mountain Meadow Mushroom Farms in February 2023 as CFO and COO.1 He was brought in to help the farm avoid bankruptcy and navigate a new path forward after 70 years of operation.1

Personal Journey

Adam's transition to the mushroom industry was influenced by:

• A growing fascination with mushrooms
• A desire to invest in the mushroom industry
• A life-changing experience with DMT in Tijuana, which led him to reevaluate his career path1

Location

Adam is based in Marina del Rey, California, United States.1

Adam Pokornicky's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username "adampoko".12