Marcus Rosenthal
About Marcus Rosenthal
Marcus Rosenthal serves as the Sr. Director of Engineering at Sensei Ag, where he directs projects related to indoor farming and sustainable packaging. He has a strong background in engineering and business, with previous leadership roles at RevolveRobotics and Local Urban Vegetables.
Current Role at Sensei Ag
Marcus Rosenthal serves as the Sr. Director of Engineering at Sensei Ag, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he directs engineering projects that focus on indoor farming for various crops, including lettuce, strawberries, melons, and tomatoes. He leads the sustainable packaging team, emphasizing the development of eco-friendly solutions for agricultural products. His expertise includes integrating technologies from partners to create new agricultural products and solutions, contributing to advancements in the AgTech industry.
Previous Experience at RevolveRobotics
Before joining Sensei Ag, Marcus Rosenthal co-founded and served as CEO of RevolveRobotics from 2012 to 2017 in San Francisco, CA. During his tenure, he played a key role in developing innovative robotics solutions. His leadership at RevolveRobotics laid the groundwork for his subsequent positions in the agricultural technology sector.
Education and Technical Expertise
Marcus Rosenthal holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He also earned a Business for Arts, Science, and Engineering (BASE) Certificate from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley in 2001. His technical expertise encompasses produce packing equipment and sustainable packaging materials, which support innovative agricultural practices.
Career Path and Roles
Throughout his career, Marcus Rosenthal has held various engineering and leadership positions. He served as VP of Engineering at Local Urban Vegetables from 2018 to 2020 and as Director of Strategic Alliances at Artificial Muscle, Inc. from 2009 to 2012. His earlier roles include Manufacturing Engineering Manager and Co-founder at Artificial Muscle, Inc., as well as a Research Engineer at SRI International. His diverse experience spans over two decades in engineering and technology.
Advisory Role at Sunny Irrigation
Since 2017, Marcus Rosenthal has been serving as an advisor at Sunny Irrigation. In this capacity, he provides strategic insights and guidance, leveraging his extensive experience in engineering and agricultural technology. His advisory role complements his engineering leadership at Sensei Ag and reflects his commitment to advancing sustainable agricultural practices.