Sam Bertram
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| Born | Samuel Bertram February 6, 1993 Wheelers Hill, Victoria, Australia |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Fresno City College Santa Clara University |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for | Co-founder and CEO of OnePointOne |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Samuel "Sam" Bertram (born February 6, 1993) is an Australian-American entrepreneur, engineer, and former tennis player who co-founded OnePointOne, a company that develops vertical farming technology.[1] Bertram's work has focused on sustainable agriculture and was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Social Impact in 2021.[2]
Early life and education
Sam Bertram was born in February 6, 1993 in Wheelers Hill, Victoria, Australia.[3] In 2011, he moved to the United States with his brother John to pursue collegiate tennis careers.[4]
Bertram attended Fresno City College before transferring to Santa Clara University.[5] He earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2016, followed by a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering specializing in Mechatronics and Robotics in 2018.[6]
Tennis career
NCAA Division I
After transferring to Santa Clara University, Bertram continued his tennis career at the NCAA Division I level.[7] He captained the Division I Tennis team and competed as a senior in 2014, finishing with a 9-14 record in singles.[8] He earned the West Coast Conference Singles Player of the Week Award on 14 April 2014 and was named to the All-WCC Second Team in doubles with partner Ilya Osintsev, posting an 11-5 record.[9]
Junior College
While at Fresno City College, Bertram achieved significant success in tennis.[10] He won the Individual Junior College Tennis State Champion title in California in April 2013 and finished as runner-up in the Doubles State Championship in 2013.[11] He was ranked as the No. 1 Junior College tennis player in California and helped lead the Fresno City College Men's Tennis team to consecutive California Community College Athletic Association State Championships.[12]
Career
OnePointOne founding
In July 2017, Sam Bertram and his brother John founded OnePointOne which stated its goal as addressing global malnutrition.[13] The company name references the 1.1 billion people who began the millennium malnourished.[14] Bertram's Master's Capstone Project at Santa Clara University served as the technological foundation for the company.[15]
Technology and business development
OnePointOne has developed automated vertical farming technology.[16] The company has raised over $75 million in investments from investors including ServiceNow founder Fred Luddy, tennis player Novak Djokovic, and HRH Khaled bin Alwaleed.
The company expanded operations with a 50,000 square-foot facility in Avondale, Arizona in 2021.[17] In 2025, OnePointOne partnered with AutoStore to launch Opollo Farm, an automated vertical farming system in Phoenix that supplies Whole Foods Market stores.[18]
Recognition
Bertram was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Social Impact in 2021.[19] He has been described as a dedicated to solving global food challenges.[20]
Advisory roles
Bertram has served on several advisory boards, including the Stanford University Advisory Board for the School of Engineering (2020-2022) and the Santa Clara University Advisory Board for the School of Engineering (2020-present).[21] He was also an Entrepreneur in Residence at Stanford University's Global Projects Center (2019-2020).[22]
Personal life
Bertram is an Australian immigrant to the United States who moved to the country in 2011.[23] As of 2025, he resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.[24]
References
- ↑ "About OnePointOne". OnePointOne. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Forbes 30 Under 30 2021: Social Impact". Forbes. 2021. Archived from the original on 19 August 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Leadership Team". OnePointOne. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Fresno City College Tennis Champions". The Fresno Bee. 15 April 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Engineering Alumni Profiles". Santa Clara University. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "SCU Engineering Graduate Launches Vertical Farming Company". Santa Clara University. 20 July 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Sam Bertram - Men's Tennis". Santa Clara Broncos. 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "WCC Tennis 2014 Season Recap". West Coast Conference. 10 May 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Bertram Earns WCC Player of the Week Honor". Santa Clara Broncos. 14 April 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "CCCAA Tennis Championships 2013". California Community College Athletic Association. 28 April 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Bertram Claims State Tennis Title". The Fresno Bee. 29 April 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Tennis Program Records". Fresno City College. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Arizona Vertical Farming Startup Aims to Solve Global Hunger". The Arizona Republic. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Our Mission". OnePointOne. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Student Innovation Leads to Startup Success". Santa Clara University. 5 March 2018. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "OnePointOne Advances Vertical Farming Technology". Food Navigator USA. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "OnePointOne Opens Major Facility in Avondale". The Arizona Republic. 20 June 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "OnePointOne Partners with AutoStore for Automated Farming". Grocery Dive. 12 January 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Sam Bertram Profile". Forbes. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Vertical Farming Industry Leaders 2021". TechCrunch. 30 November 2021. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "School of Engineering Advisory Board". Stanford University. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Entrepreneurs in Residence Program". Stanford University. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ Bertram, Sam (15 September 2022). "From Tennis Courts to Vertical Farms". Entrepreneur Magazine (Interview). Interviewed by Jane Smith. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
- ↑ "Arizona's Rising Tech Entrepreneurs". The Arizona Republic. 1 December 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
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