Shujian Zhang
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Helping organizations translate innovation into commercial impact.
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Farm Boy. Scientist. Strategic Advisor
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Founder of Nexus BioStrategy
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Host of AgBio Dialogues
Why Work with Me
✔ 20+ years advancing ag-biotech innovation across academia, startups, and industry
✔ Trusted advisor to startups, investors, multinational companies, and research organizations
✔ Helping organizations translate innovation into commercial impact
✔ Building partnerships that accelerate growth and technology adoption
✔ Leadership roles within APS and other global agricultural innovation communities
✔ International speaker, podcast host, and thought leader in agricultural innovation
How I can contribute
Strategic Advisory
Helping organizations make informed decisions throughout product development.
Innovation Partnerships
Connecting startups, companies, investors, and research organizations.
Speaking
Conferences, Panels, Leadership Workshops
Thought Leadership
Articles, Podcasts, Industry Interviews
Connecting the Ecosystem
Innovation rarely happens in isolation.
My work extends beyond consulting. Through a growing ecosystem of platforms and collaborations, I connect scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to accelerate agricultural innovation.
Stay Connected
Explore the different ways I share ideas, connect with the community, and contribute to agricultural innovation.
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Recent Activities
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Navigator, First Flight Venture Center, supporting entrepreneurs and innovators to navigate the journey from discovery to impact.
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Annual Meeting Board, Session Organizer, Moderator, Mentor, Private Sector Relations Officer, Plant Health 2026;
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Organized and moderated a Special Session, “From Ideas to Impact: Startup Innovations Driving Plant Health Solutions.”
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Participated in the industry–student social, mentored early-career professionals, engaged with industry and extension representatives, and contributed to APS leadership activities through the Annual Meeting Board and the Office of Private Sector Relations.
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Writing: my reflections and takeaways from Plant Health 2026 and the AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit. link
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AgriBusiness Global Summit, supporting partners and innovators on international strategy, global partnership, and market development.
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Interview, Leadership Cafe, sharing my journey and the lessons I've learned along the way. link
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Visiting LinkedIn China and sharing perspectives on innovation ecosystems, professional networking, global talent, and the importance of building meaningful connections across industries and cultures.
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Launch Nexus BioStrategy, a strategic advisory firm helping organizations make informed decisions across the product development lifecycle. link
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Invited lecturer, Elon University's Martha and Spencer Love School of Business in Generative AI class, and shared my thoughts on what AI can and can't do in biopesticide innovation.
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Invited Speaker at the 7th Biopesticides, Biostimulants & Biofertilizers Summit (BioEx 2026), and 26th China International Agrochemical & Crop Protection Exhibition (CAC2026)
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Panelist at BioEx2026: Commercialization of RNAi Biopesticides: Whole-Chain Thinking from Lab to Field. link
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Interview with Mark Engel at BioEX2026 about bacteriophage for disease management. link
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