Erica Bliss’ Post

Some awesome opportunities to join a super smart, mission driven team!

Feeling the love this Friday - thanks Lara L. Sowinski and CropLife for supporting women in #agtech and many of us that have followed different paths into this industry.

If you want to hear about the real ways AI is being applied to the ag value chain, this is the #SXSW #PanelPicker to vote for! Beyond efficiencies and innovation, artificial intelligence is an unmatched new tool for discovering and quickly implementing more sustainable solutions for food production. Would appreciate your vote for Elliott Grant and Driscoll's Soren Bjorn to make it to Austin TX next year! https://lnkd.in/gzq8tvys  

Thank you #TechHubLIVE and  Lara L. Sowinski and the CropLife International team who helped shape three days of good conversation, and even better community. I learned so much from my peers, and saw a coalescence in bias to action. Thinking creatively, and reaching up, down and across the ag value chain – that’s how I believe we can drive the positive change we hope to see as we endeavor to give agriculture and the planet a more resilient future. And, congratulations to the CropLife crew who launched their first Women in AgTech program this year. It’s an honor to support efforts that champion inclusivity of diverse voices and perspectives in agriculture, it can only lead to a sustainable future for more people. Until next time, Des Moines. #agriculture #sustainability

My thoughts on unique partnerships to de-risk big challenges in agriculture, fast. What are some partnerships that you've seen bring this to life?

I had the pleasure of connecting with Mike Wilson at Farm Progress recently about what we've been up to at Mineral, and we've been busy! From using ML and AI to detect disease and bruises on fruit, to identifying weed species or plant growth stages at high speeds, or counting soybeans in a pod to estimate yields. There are so many varied and complex dynamics on farms and across the ag value chain. It's been incredible to be part of a team that's building powerful perception technology to enhance the entire ag ecosystem so many people can build and co-create solutions that scale, not just for the benefit of a single company. How are you thinking about addressing ag's big challenges? Always a pleasure, @Mike Wilson!

I've spent my career driven by a curiosity. How can I have a positive impact in a system as complex as global agriculture? This has taken me all around the world to learn from farmers and breeders and food companies and retailers ~ and has truly been an amazing ride. Excited to take the next step as the Chief Commercial Officer for Mineral, bringing new AI / ML tools to life through our incredible partners.  https://lnkd.in/g-BCnGzK

Really grateful to have the opportunity to work with incredible partners such as Syngenta and Driscoll's to unlock sustainable agriculture globally. Creating tools to produce more with less and accelerate adaptability to our rapidly changing climate keeps me excited about coming to work every day. Thank you Max Chafkin and Bloomberg Businessweek for sharing this work.