Matthew Rooda

Matthew Rooda is the Founder and CEO of SwineTech, Inc., a company he established in August 2015 and continues to lead today.1 Based in the Iowa City area, Rooda is an entrepreneur and innovator in the agricultural technology sector, focusing on revolutionizing animal agriculture through workforce management and human-centered automation.1

Professional Background

Rooda's role at SwineTech involves:

• Setting the company's long-term strategy and vision
• Ensuring sufficient capital for operations
• Hiring top talent
• Navigating competitive markets
• Meeting with key investors, partners, and strategic advisors1

Under his leadership, SwineTech has achieved several milestones:

• Participated in the Pearse Lyons Accelerator in Dublin, Ireland
• Raised over $8 million in venture capital
• Expanded the team to more than 20 employees
• Developed business operations across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia1

Education

Rooda's educational background includes:

• MBA in Finance from The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School (2020-2024)
• Bachelor of Arts in Enterprise Leadership, Sustainability, and Pre-Medicine from the University of Iowa (2014-2017)
• Associate of Arts in Biology from Hawkeye Community College (2012-2014)1

Achievements and Recognition

Matthew Rooda has garnered several accolades for his work in agricultural innovation:

• Named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list
• Recognized as a keynote speaker at various industry events
• Host of the Popular Pig Podcast, where he discusses swine production and entrepreneurship1

SwineTech's Flagship Product

The company's main product, PigFlow®, aims to streamline and automate various aspects of pork production, including:

• Routine and emergency care
• Communication
• Daily workflows
• Administrative tasks
• Herd diagnostics1

Through his work at SwineTech and his various entrepreneurial endeavors, Matthew Rooda has established himself as a forward-thinking leader and advocate for innovation in animal agriculture.1