Eric McAfee Interview and Q&A

Scottish Business Network

An interview and Q&A with Eric McAfee, CEO of Aemetis

Edinburgh Napier University, Craiglockhart Campus

<h3>Eric McAfee Interview and Q&amp;A</h3>Join the <a href="https://www.sbn.scot/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Scottish Business Network</a> for an exciting in-person event with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_A._McAfee" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Eric McAfee</a>, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and venture capitalist with a lifelong commitment to agriculture and renewable energy. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with like-minded professionals.Date: Fri Sep 22 2023Time: 5.30 PMLocation: Craiglockhart Campus, 219 Colinton Road, EdinburghCome prepared to engage in thought-provoking discussions, share your journey, and learn from an experienced Global Scot. Don't miss out on this incredible chance to expand your knowledge and connect with peers in a friendly and welcoming environment.

E﻿ric McAfee&#x27;s BioMr. McAfee is a Silicon Valley entrepreneur and venture capitalist who founded eight companies that were taken public, creating a combined high market value in excess of $5 billion. He has funded more than twenty-five early stage companies, of which six became public companies. Mr. McAfee was awarded the 2023 Global Bioeconomy Leadership Award in Washington, DC by the world’s largest bioeconomy publication.

Since 1995, Mr. McAfee has been an elected member of the California Manufacturers and Technology Association Board of Directors representing more than 500 industrial companies. In 2009, Mr. McAfee was selected to advise the US Environmental Protection Agency on technology commercialization. In 2012, he was appointed as a GlobalScot to advise the Scottish Government on renewable energy and economic growth. In 2019, Mr. McAfee was selected by the US Department of Energy to serve as a Commercialization Expert to review proposals for DOE Technology Transition venture funding.

A frequent speaker at bioeconomy conferences and universities worldwide, Mr. McAfee serves on the Editorial Board of Ethanol Producer Magazine and was one of the three panelist experts on the show “The New Voices” on BioChannel.TV.

Mr. McAfee is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Aemetis (Nasdaq: AMTX), a $250 million revenues renewable natural gas and advanced biofuels company operating 125 million gallons of ethanol and biodiesel production capacity in California and India, commercializing technologies to produce advanced fuels and chemicals from renewable feedstocks. Aemetis has signed $7 billion of supply agreements with ten airlines and a national truck stop chain for a $500 million sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel plant to be built at a 125-acre US Army base in Riverbank, California that Aemetis acquired. Aemetis has completed a significant portion of a $400 million dairy biomethane digester, biogas pipeline and RNG production system in California to build 65 digesters to reduce methane emissions and displace diesel in trucks. To sequester CO2 from its operations, Aemetis is building a $250 million CO2 sequestration project with two injection wells that has received the first CO2 characterization well permit issued by the State of California.

Energy-related public companies founded by Mr. McAfee include co-founding Pacific Ethanol in 2003 (grew to $1.8 billion high market value, $1.6 billion revenues and $100 million cash flow); founder of Evolution Petroleum (bought 13,000 acre oil field and built $350 million CO2 flood project that found 80 million barrels of oil worth $3 billion to the company in 2008); and co-founder of the public company that built a municipal waste processing facility and acquired Vertex (grew to $2.6 billion revenues and $161 million cash flow in 2022 from oil refining and renewable diesel production).

Mr. McAfee and his brothers founded McAfee Farms in 1978 as teenagers and then Raw Farm in 1998 on their family farm near Fresno, California. Located on 400 acres, Raw Farm is now the largest non-processed dairy brand, creamery, bottler, cheese producer and distributor in the world.

Mr. McAfee graduated as the Dean’s Medalist from Fresno State University with a B.S. in management with a statistics emphasis. He is an alumni of the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Program and the Harvard Business School Private Equity &amp; Venture Capital Program. Mr. McAfee served as Entrepreneur in Residence at the Wharton MBA Program and is a member of the advisory board of the University of California Merced School of Engineering.

Hosted by the Scottish Business Network in partnership with Bright Red Triangle<a href="https://www.brightredtriangle.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bright Red Triangle</a> is Edinburgh Napier University’s Enterprise Hub supporting a community of staff, students, and alumni to develop enterprise skills and capture opportunities.Whether you want to launch a new app, start a social enterprise, develop an innovative new product or simply flex those entrepreneurial muscles to see how it feels, the BRT Team are here to encourage and support your ambitions. The team bring valuable skills and experience to our programmes which are designed to support you from idea to launch to long-term growth and sustainability. We do this through workshops, peer-to-peer network building, advice, support and access to practical resources and connections.

T﻿his interview is hosted in partnership with the <a href="https://www.govtech.scot/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Scottish Govtech Cluster</a>Embarking on a journey in the GovTech sector can be a daunting task, particularly for early-stage ventures. The landscape is often complex, with unique challenges that require a deep understanding of both technology and government operations. Recognizing these challenges, the Scottish GovTech Cluster is committed to providing robust mentoring and support to these ventures, helping them navigate the intricacies of the sector.At the Scottish GovTech Cluster, we believe that with the right support, early-stage ventures can grow, innovate, and make a significant impact in the public sector. We’re committed to fostering a vibrant GovTech ecosystem in Scotland, and we’re here to help you be a part of it.

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