RESERVOIR · 1 week ago
Startup Incubator Lead, Reservoir Farms
Merced, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
6+ years expRESERVOIR builds on-farm startup incubators where breakthrough AgTech applications and Physical AI capabilities get tested. The Startup Incubator Lead will run day-to-day operations at the Merced Reservoir Farms site, working closely with agtech startups to facilitate their technology deployment.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Be the on-site operational lead for early-stage agtech startups testing and deploying technology
Remove friction for founders by coordinating field access, logistics, and execution
Translate farm realities into clear operational plans that help startups move faster
Lead daily site operations, field schedules, and deployment coordination
Support equipment setup, troubleshooting, light fabrication, and shop work
Maintain a safe, organized, and high-functioning environment for multiple teams
Build strong relationships with growers, industry partners, and local institutions
Host demos, field days, and visits that showcase emerging technology
Help make Reservoir Farms a place ambitious people want to be
Qualification
Required
~6–8 years of combined experience across education and hands-on work (e.g., Bachelor's + Master's, or school + farm/shop/startup experience)
Strong interest in agtech, robotics, automation, or applied technology in agriculture
Comfort working in the field, in a shop, and with startup teams
High energy, curiosity, and the confidence to take initiative
A builder's mindset: see a problem, take ownership, drive a solution
Agriculture, ag engineering, ag systems, or related technical fields
FFA, 4-H, farm-raised, or shop-trained experience
Preferred
Exposure to startups (internships, early teams, pilots) is a plus
We are willing to train the right person. Hunger, reliability, and follow-through matter more than a perfect resume
Benefits
Performance bonus
Opportunity to grow into expanded leadership roles over time
Company
RESERVOIR
RESERVOIR is a new system for specialty crop innovation.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase