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Eli Pollak

Eli Pollak

Kenya
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Machine Learning
Remote Sensing
Product Strategy
Product Development
Data Science
Agronomy
Meteorology
Mobile Technology
Agricultural Technology
Engineering
iOS Development
Android Development
Web Development
Primary Sector
Financial Services
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Biography

Eli Pollak is the Founder and CEO of Apollo Agriculture, an agri-fintech company helping smallholder farmers in Kenya and Zambia maximize profits through bundled financing, high-quality farm inputs, training, and insurance. He founded Apollo in 2016 with co-founders Benjamin Njenga and Earl St Sauver. Prior to Apollo, Eli was a Senior Product Manager at The Climate Corporation where his products were used on over 50 million acres. He holds a B.S. in Atmosphere & Energy Engineering with Distinction from Stanford University and studied abroad at Peking University in Beijing.

Education

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B.S. Atmosphere & Energy Engineering with Distinction

Stanford University

2008-2012

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Study Abroad Program

Peking University

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Awards

  • 🏆Forbes 30 Under 30 - Social Entrepreneurs (2018)
  • 🏆Endeavor Entrepreneur (2020)
  • 🏆Stanford University - Degree with Distinction