4ThEst8 readers first heard of this agricultural chemical company this spring when it presented at InvestMidwest. The CEO tells the 4thEst8 that the best thing about this award is because his company comes from a chemical R&D background and they're just learning about ag.
Paul Riat is just this guy, trying to figure things out. A fan of Max Weber, he generally gets a kick out of the triangle between economy, society and liberty. His focus on technology startups and venture capital fits because early stage tech startups are the most dynamic and impactful elements of local economies -- improving liberty and society like a rising tide.
