Strong Source
Season 1
Episode 4 with Daan Vriens
Episode 3 with David Behrends
Episode 2 with Ivo Sarjanovic
Episode 1
by Strong Source
In our fourth episode we are joined by Daan Vriens. Daan Vriens, a seasoned professional with a blend of Brabant and Rotterdam roots, embarked on a dynamic career journey that reflects his resilience and adaptability. Beginning at Cargill in Rotterdam, where he delved deep into the refining of tropical oils Daan swiftly rose through the ranks, exploring international opportunities in Singapore and then back to Rotterdam. After 16 years at Cargill, Daan made a bold leap, becoming CEO at Cefetra over a decade ago, a testament to his strategic vision and leadership prowess.
In our third episode we are joined by David Behrends. David has an extensive career in the trading world. His career in coffee began at Dreyfus, followed by a significant 12-year tenure at Noble Group (later Coffco). Eight and a half years ago, he made a pivotal move to Geneva, joining Sucafina, where he currently is Managing Partner and Head of Trading. In addition to his extensive career in the commodities industry, David is also the founder of a startup called Farmer Connect. This venture reflects his commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to create meaningful connections within the agricultural supply chain. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and hope you will too. References: Jonathan Kingsman: The New Merchants of Grain: Out of the Shadows Jonathan Kingsman , Wouter Jacobs: Commodity Crops: And The Merchants Who Trade Them Alan G. Futerman , Ivo A. Sarjanovic: Commodities as an Asset Class: Essays on Inflation, the Paradox of Gold and the Impact of Crypto The World For Sale - Book by Jack Farchy and Javier Blas Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How it Transformed our World - Book by Mark Pendergrast
In our second episode we are joined by Ivo Sarjanovic. Ivo has had a successful career as a trader at Cargill where he ended up as head of the Sugar business unit. He now spends his time advising companies as non-executive board member. Furthermore he is an agricultural commodities professor, author and VC ag tech investor! We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and hope you will too. References: Jonathan Kingsman: The New Merchants of Grain: Out of the Shadows Jonathan Kingsman , Wouter Jacobs: Commodity Crops: And The Merchants Who Trade Them Alan G. Futerman , Ivo A. Sarjanovic: Commodities as an Asset Class: Essays on Inflation, the Paradox of Gold and the Impact of Crypto
In our first episode of the Strong Source podcast, we share our personal stories, from the trading floor to starting the commodity intelligence platform Vesper. But that's not all! Join us as we dive into why the agri commodity world is so interesting. From the thrill of the markets to the impactful role of agriculture, we spill the beans on what makes this industry so special. References Book: Commodities as an Asset Class: Essays on Inflation, the Paradox of Gold and the Impact of Crypto (Palgrave Studies in Classical Liberalism) Alan G. Futerman and Ivo A. Sarjanovic.
Get ready to dive deep into the world of commodities with Strong Source, a podcast featuring two industry veterans who know trading inside and out. In this trailer, we introduce Martijn and Alexander, two former traders with a wealth of experience and a passion for innovation.