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AgriTech in Africa: Why an AgriTech Innovation Competition?
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John Schellhase
Director, Environmental and Social Innovation , Milken Institute Philanthropy
John Schellhase is a director with Milken Institute Philanthropy, where his work focuses on social impact philanthropy. As part of his work, Schellhase contributes to and manages projects related to strengthening corporate philanthropy and operating innovation competitions to advance the Sustainable Development Goals.
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Madeleine Cashin
Associate Director, Environmental and Social Innovation, Milken Institute Philanthropy
Madeleine Cashin is an associate director of Environmental and Social Innovation Philanthropy at at Milken Institute Philanthropy. Cashin is a part of the team designing and operating the Institute’s innovation competitions, including the Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize Program, a series of multi-million-dollar innovation competitions and programs focused on advancing technological progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Africa.
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Emily Musil
Senior Director, Social Innovation, Milken Institute Philanthropy
Emily Musil, PhD, is a senior director at the Milken Institute, where she leads the Institute's Environment and Social Equity Philanthropy portfolio. She also leads innovation competitions for the Milken Institute.