Karyosoft participated in a panel discussion at AgriNext Conference, Dubai

Carmel, Indiana—Nov, 6, 2025. Panel Highlight: AgriTech Startups – Bridging Innovation to Scale

What a powerful panel discussion! "AgriTech Startups: Bridging the Gap Between Innovation and Scale" showcased the journeys, strategies, and breakthroughs transforming pilot projects into large-scale agricultural impact.

Moderator:

Adrian M Odgers, COO and Sales Officer at DE3PBIO — a seasoned executive with Fortune 500 experience who has driven 3x revenue growth across Apple, Fidelity, Natixis, and Philips. Adrian brings strategic expertise in scaling businesses, operational excellence, and mentoring startups toward sustainable growth.

Speakers:

Rajesh Perianayagam Ph.D. Founder and CEO of Karyosoft Inc., revolutionizing agriculture with no-code agrigenomics software. With 30+ years bridging R&D and commercialization, Dr. Rajesh has shaped innovations at Roche Diagnostics and Dow AgroSciences, earning recognition as a Top 50 AgriStartup leader.

Muhammad Umer Rabbani — Senior Agricultural Engineer at Al Ghurair Facility Management with 10+ years in climate-smart agriculture. Armed with an M.Sc in Horticulture and credentials as a Certified Crop Advisor and GLOBAL G.A.P Farm Assurer, Umer specializes in controlled environment farming, vertical systems, and precision agriculture technologies.

Dr. Sami Carouba Top-performing executive with 25+ years leading regional and multinational powerhouses including Unilever, Henkel, and SC Johnson. A catalyst for change, Dr. Carouba specializes in transformational leadership and go-to-market strategies across Middle East and African markets.

Jo Sakota Co-Founder of Bio Aqua Garden, pioneering sustainable farming through patented AquaSoilPonics technology. Under Jo's vision, the company scales chemical-free, water-efficient production while building self-sufficient food systems through farmer and community collaborations.

The Conversation:

This panel proved that scaling agritech isn't just about capital it's about combining innovation, operational excellence, market strategy, and community impact. From genomics to sustainable farming systems, these leaders are showing how startups transform bold ideas into industry-wide solutions.

Key insight: The startups solving agriculture's biggest challenges are those bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world scalability.

Thank you, Adrian, Umer, Sami, Jo, and Rajesh for inspiring the next wave of agritech transformation! 

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Karyosoft Inc. was founded with a mission to empower non-programming life scientists with easy-to-use no-code genomics software solutions to accelerate time to market for their innovations in life sciences. We believe life scientists should spend less time managing data and more time on answering biological questions that are valuable to their organizations. Our vision is to become industry leaders in providing next generation customized no-code genomics software solutions that make complex genomics data analytics simple in life sciences research. Karyosoft Inc. is a genomics software start-up headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, USA. (www.karyosoft.com). Please send a mail to info@karyosoft.com for further information.