Taryn Goodman Gallery is a venture capital investor at Cultivian Sandbox Ventures who brings an unusually deep, impact-first perspective to agtech through her experience helping launch RSF Social Finance's food and agriculture fund and leading global food and agriculture strategy for TPG's The Rise Fund. She has a distinctive on-the-ground perspective through her father-in-law, an Iowa corn and soybean farmer, whom she uses as a real-world sounding board when evaluating technologies for farmers.

• Deep interest in sustainable agriculture and the food supply chain, viewing farmers as essential frontline workers in the fight against climate change. She has posted about the massive opportunity in soil carbon and shared articles detailing how the food and agriculture sectors are critical to meeting global sustainable development goals.
• Strong focus on climate action and renewable energy, often highlighting the intersection of business strategy and environmental responsibility. She promoted a business case for meeting Paris climate goals and frequently celebrates peers and friends who receive accolades for their work in the renewable energy sector.
• Dedicated to impact investing, frequently discussing the need for capital that generates positive social and environmental outcomes alongside financial returns. She commended Salesforce for launching a significant impact fund and shares data on how mainstream asset managers are increasingly adopting impact strategies.
• Prioritizes diversity and female leadership within the investment landscape. She explicitly praised a portfolio team for being co-led by women and seeking diversity in their investments, and she recommended a presentation on how empowering women is a key strategy for preventing climate change.
• Appreciates biodiversity and natural ecosystems, recognizing the economic and survival necessity of preserving nature. She shared insights on the importance of insect populations for agriculture and expressed enthusiasm for conversations about sustainable fisheries and marine life.
• Values mission alignment and entrepreneurial mindset in executive leadership. When discussing a new hire at a portfolio company, she highlighted that the individual was a perfect fit because of their specific alignment with the company's mission and their experience with growth stages.