Technology has huge and far-reaching impacts on just about every facet of our world. Perhaps one of the least understood impacts it can have is in agriculture, crop production, and the associated economies that depend on agriculture. (Like, ALL of us!) In this episode, co-founder of Benchmark Labs Dr Carlos Gaitan spends time with us to talk about building an AgTech company with meaningful impacts to farmers and consumers, and demystifies AI and Machine Learning in a way that will make you feel smarter. Listen now!

Check out Dr Carlos’ recommended resources:

 “Rotten” – Netflix documentary about avocado water needs (https://www.netflix.com/title/80146284)

“Machine Learning Methods in the Environmental Sciences” – William W. Hsieh (https://ur.booksc.me/book/70339637/b00774)

“Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist” – Brad Feld, Jason Mendelson (https://www.amazon.com/Venture-Deals-Smarter-Lawyer-Capitalist/dp/1118443616)

Find and follow Dr Carlos on Benchmark Labs (https://www.benchmarklabs.com/) or send him an email at carlos@benchmarklabs.com

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