Ag Uncensored with Nathan Faleide
Business
Episode 9 - Interview with Michael Ott CEO of Cquesta and former CEO and founder of Rantizo
Summary
In this episode of Ag Uncensored, I interview Michael Ott, CEO of Cquesta and former CEO and founder of Rantizo. We discuss the use of drones in agriculture, specifically in the area of spraying crops. Michael shares his experience in the ag tech industry and how he got into drones and spraying. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities in the drone spraying market. Later in the conversation, we delve into Cquesta, a company that uses gene editing technology to modify root architecture in crops, allowing them to tolerate stress and store carbon underground. We discuss the potential of this technology in carbon sequestration and its integration into the existing agricultural system. In this conversation, Michael Ott and I discuss various topics related to agriculture technology and innovation. We touch on the importance of having principles in decision-making, the need for smart and targeted solutions in ag tech, and the challenges and opportunities in the industry. We also discuss the role of data in agriculture, the value of partnerships and collaborations, and the future of ag tech. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for innovative solutions that address specific challenges in agriculture and the potential for technology to drive positive change.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
07:45 The Potential of Drone Application
24:04 The Future of Sequestra and Carbon Sequestration
31:37 Introduction and Laughter
39:22 The Value of Partnerships and Collaborations
58:44 End
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