44 - From Ruins to Recovery: How AI is Mapping Lost Landscapes for Nature Restoration - Iris Kramer, ArchAI
Description
What if the key to restoring nature lies in uncovering the past?
In this episode, I’m joined by Iris Kramer, founder of ArchAI and Forbes 30 Under 30 scientist-turned-startup-CEO, who’s pioneering the use of AI and LiDAR to rediscover lost landscapes, from medieval furrows to ancient orchards and turn them into assets for nature recovery.
We talk about:
How Iris went from archaeology to AI entrepreneurship
Why historic maps and burial mounds matter for modern biodiversity
What it's like bootstrapping a deeptech startup without VC
Her vision for a national (and global) “map of the past” to guide future regeneration
It’s a fascinating story of tech, nature, and startup grit — and a must-listen for anyone building at the intersection of climate, data, and land use.
To learn more about ArchAI head to www.archai.io
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