Drew Beard is a Principal at Serra Ventures who combines a background in public accounting, M&A advisory, and venture investing with a degree in Agricultural & Consumer Economics and a Master of Accounting Science from the University of Illinois, giving him a focus on agtech areas like crop protection, autonomy, and agrifood software. He's also a licensed commercial pilot and FAA-certified flight instructor, an unusual credential for a venture investor and one that adds a hands-on, technical side to his profile.