Chris Payne

Chris Payne is the Chief Operating and Financial Officer (COO & CFO) at 4AG Robotics, a company that specializes in building high-precision robotic solutions for harvesting mushrooms.13 He joined 4AG Robotics in July 2023 and is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.1

Professional Background

Before his current role at 4AG Robotics, Chris Payne held several other positions:

• Chief Growth Officer at Craver Solutions from January 2021 to July 20231
• CFO at Quickpass Software from March 2021 to June 2022, where he led a $7 million USD Series A financing round1
• Founder of Elastic Garage from July 2020 to October 20211

Role at 4AG Robotics

As the COO & CFO at 4AG Robotics, Chris Payne plays a crucial role in the company's operations and financial management. He has been involved in:

• Overseeing the company's $17.5 million Series A funding round, which closed in late October 20232
• Planning the deployment of 4AG's latest robot to farms in Abbotsford, BC and the Netherlands2
• Managing the company's growth, including plans to expand the team from 37 to 60 employees2

Company Overview

4AG Robotics, formerly known as TechBrew, is a startup based in Salmon Arm, BC, that develops mushroom-picking technology.2 The company uses patented suction-cup technology and proprietary mechanical robots to harvest mushrooms more efficiently than human workers.2

Chris Payne works alongside CEO Sean O'Connor in leading 4AG Robotics.34 Together, they are driving the company's mission to bring automation and sustainable practices to mushroom production through the use of precision robotics, complex computer vision, and AI.3