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Ryan Rakestraw
Director at Temasek
Ryan Rakestraw is a Director at Temasek, a Singapore-based investment company. He has been with Temasek since March 2018, focusing on venture capital investments specifically in the food and agriculture sectors.13 Prior to his current role, Rakestraw served as a Venture Principal at Monsanto Company from January 2015 to March 2018 and held various positions in finance and strategy, including being an Adjunct Professor of Finance at Olin Business School.12
Education and Early Career
Rakestraw graduated magna cum laude from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and has received several accolades, including the Charles F. Knight Scholar award from Olin Business School.1 His early career included roles as a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman Corporation and internships with organizations like NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy.1
Key Contributions
At Temasek, he is recognized for his expertise in early-stage investments that aim to innovate within the agricultural landscape. His background in both engineering and finance positions him uniquely to evaluate and support emerging technologies in this critical sector.23
