Michael Gilbert

Member Since 2021

Michael Gilbert

Founder and Director of the Board

Semios

Vancouver, Canada Area

Founder and Director of the Board at Semios. Helping farmers use data to optimize every acre. Father, founder, scientist. Passionate about sustainability and having fun shaping the future.


SKILLS

  • Biotechnology
  • R&D
  • Entrepreunership

RECENT CONTENT

February 15th, 2023

14 Strategies for Leaders to Adopt or Practice Mindfulness

Adopting practices like mindfulness can be a great way to reduce stress and take back control of one's life.

February 3rd, 2023

3 Things Farmers Need to Embrace Innovation

Many farmers are at the breaking point, but innovation to help needs to arrive on their terms.

November 22nd, 2022

12 Effective Ways to Approach Managing Multiple Priorities

Even the most experienced of leaders can struggle when it comes to managing several different priorities.

October 5th, 2022

The Missing Ingredient in Agtech: Boots on the Ground

Addressing this need requires a critical shift from thinking of agtech as a product to thinking of it as a service.


COMPANY INFO

Semios

Semios is a scalable, data analytics platform for growers of tree fruit and tree nut crops that helps predict, identify, and prevent pest and disease pressure. The Semios analytics engine draws on multiple sources of data and information including a robust, wireless network of in-canopy sensors on every customer farm measuring climate, soil and insect pest activity. Leveraging a network of 2 million sensors, providing updates every 10 minutes, we apply big data analytics and machine learning to reduce and mitigate crop risks for growers. Semios improves sustainability by promoting reduced dependency on pesticides and crop management inputs while helping to increase the value of harvests through reduced loss and increased quality.


AREA OF FOCUS

  • AgTech
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Pheromones

INDUSTRY

Business