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Biosecurity Bootstrapped: An Entrepreneurs Journey

September 22, 2022

About the Guest

Jeb Gent is the co-founder of Ascension Ag, a livestock biosecurity company. His focus is to solve niche biosecurity issues in swine and other large animal industries. He has a passion for helping people and solving problems. When he is not working, he is spending time with family and friends, driving tractors or spending time outside. 

  • Jeb Gent
What can you expect to learn from this episode of Popular Pig?
  • Where the inspiration for becoming an entrepreneur came from.
  • The founding story of Ascension Ag and how it is elevating biosecurity.
  • The research and other successes that validated the technology.
  • The value of having great mentors and advisors.
  • The importance of authenticity and passion in the swine industry.
  • How pork producers can help swine industry entrepreneurs.
  • Jeb Gent’s “golden nugget”