I would only add two more items to your A+ list. Look for "skin in the game", as in, when your Ag Corporate starts spending actual time with you, introduces you to leadership and goes so far as to start using/piloting your tech with R&D for example. If you get that, you are on the right path. If not, hedge your bets.
The other thing is Bigger is not always better as it related to the size of your Ag Corporate. Look for ambition, hunger and direction of the medium or even small "Ag Corporates". Often, they will be the ones that can expedite all/most of the hurdles mentioned above and get you to market to establish your beachhead sooner. Alignment is key.
Thoughts from the peanut gallery (with experience at both ends as well).
I would only add two more items to your A+ list. Look for "skin in the game", as in, when your Ag Corporate starts spending actual time with you, introduces you to leadership and goes so far as to start using/piloting your tech with R&D for example. If you get that, you are on the right path. If not, hedge your bets.
The other thing is Bigger is not always better as it related to the size of your Ag Corporate. Look for ambition, hunger and direction of the medium or even small "Ag Corporates". Often, they will be the ones that can expedite all/most of the hurdles mentioned above and get you to market to establish your beachhead sooner. Alignment is key.
Thoughts from the peanut gallery (with experience at both ends as well).