Seasoned accelerator Director to debut companies at Summer Fancy Food Show
NEW YORK, NY - June 22, 2023 - FoodFutureCo (FFC), the pioneering food accelerator dedicated to supporting impact and mission-driven startups in the food and ag-tech space, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Andy Simon as its first Managing Director. With a proven track record of driving transformative change in the startup accelerator space, Andy will play a pivotal role in propelling our mission to the next level.
As a food accelerator committed to fostering innovation, FFC recognizes the need for disruptive ideas that address pressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, and social inequality. With Andy joining our team, we are further strengthening our ability to identify and scale high-impact startups that have the potential to reshape the future of food.
"We are thrilled to welcome Andy to our team at FFC. His exceptional leadership, visionary thinking, and commitment to impactful innovation makes him an invaluable addition to our organization," said Shen Tong, Managing Parter at FFC. "With his unique perspective and wealth of knowledge, we are confident that Andy will be instrumental in driving our mission forward,”
Andy has an extensive background in leading accelerators and startups through growth and success, most recently at Luminate NY, the world’s largest optics, phonics, and imaging accelerator. During his 6 years as a director of the program, he led the recruitment of over 50 deep-tech companies to the portfolio while deploying over $16 million in capital to support their growth. Prior to Luminate, he founded Dogways, a venture-backed mobile app company for dog owners, and led the expansion of Brännland Cider, a Swedish alcohol beverage company, into the United States.
"I am honored to be joining FFC and be part of a team that is at the forefront of food innovation," said Simon. "I am excited to leverage my expertise and passion to amplify the impact of entrepreneurs working to build a better and more resilient food system."
Since joining FFC, Andy has been instrumental in kicking off FFC’s tenth cohort to undergo the four-month program featuring training on fundraising, leadership, business development, marketing, finance, sales and more. And In line with our vision to further grow the accelerator and visibility of our cohort companies, FFC will be a first-time exhibitor at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City from June 25 to 27.
About FoodFutureCo: FoodFutureCo is the world’s first scale-up accelerator in food, agriculture, social, and environmental entrepreneurship. Through its flagship accelerator program, FFC’s mission is to help impact-oriented companies leverage their nature-based innovations to achieve exponential growth and positive impact within their communities.