Brett Morris, CFA

Brett Morris is an investor and Managing Director at Pasture Biosciences, with a strong background in venture capital and corporate development, particularly in the agriculture and animal health sectors. He is also a CFA Charterholder and graduated from the University of Kansas.

Professional Background

• Current Role: At Pasture Biosciences, Morris leverages his extensive experience in evaluating and developing investment opportunities related to agriculture and food technologies. He is actively involved in several startups as a Board Observer, including Solasta Bio and Windfall Bio, focusing on innovative solutions such as bio-pesticides and methane abatement technologies.13

• Previous Experience: Before joining Pasture Biosciences, he was a Managing Director at Cavallo Ventures, the venture capital arm of Wilbur-Ellis, where he was responsible for sourcing and executing investments across various sectors within agriculture and animal health.24 His prior roles include significant positions at TechAccel, where he led early-stage investments, and Lansing Trade Group, where he focused on mergers and acquisitions in the agricultural sector.13

Community Involvement

Morris is also engaged in community initiatives, serving on the Emerging Leaders Council for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City and advising the Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies. He has been recognized as one of the Kansas City Business Journal's NextGen Leaders in 2019.1

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional commitments, Brett enjoys fitness, coaching youth sports, and reading about advancements in carbon removal and human longevity technologies. He resides in the Kansas City area with his family.13