s03e16 - Heat-Proof Ag: How Will We Grow Food On A Hotter Planet with Avalo AI, Puna Bio and Drip AI
Description
In this discussion from the 2023 SOSV Climate Tech Summit (Sept 26-27, 2023),
Three founders of AgTech startups discuss their innovative solutions in the fields of climate resilient crops, bio fertilizer, and water harvesting.
Brendan from Avalo explains how machine learning is used to identify desirable traits in plant genomes. Franco from Puna Bio discusses the use of extreme microbes to create bio fertilizer. Dr. Ramadan Borayek from Drip AI explains the passive technology behind their hydro panel that harvests water from the air. The founders also discuss the challenges of raising funds and the importance of investing in deep tech solutions to cope with growing food in challenging climate conditions.
This conversation is moderated by Marina Schmidt, Founder and Editor in Chief, Red to Green Solutions. The video of this episode and more can be found online at sosvclimatetech.com.
Speakers
- Brendan Collins, Co-Founder, CEO, Avalo
- Franco Martinez Levis, CEO and Co-Founder, Puna Bio
- Ramadan Borayek, CTO, Co-Founder, Drip.ai
Moderator
- Marina Schmidt, Founder and Editor in Chief, Red to Green Solutions
Credits
- Producer: Ben Joffe
- Podcast Summary: Written by gpt-3.5-turbo, edited by Ben Joffe
- Intro Voice: Cloned voice of Ben Joffe by ElevenLabs
- Intro Music: EL Waili
- Keywords: #deeptech #venturecapital #climatetech #vc #robotics #lifesciences #biology #hardware #startups #innovation #technology #frontiertech #hardtech
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