Druid Agriculture
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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About
Druid is an indoor farming company using machine learning and computer vision to build indoor farming centers in order to revitalize food insecure communities
website
www.druid.ag
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sectors
agriculture and farming
sectors
agriculture and farming
sectors
artificial intelligence
How is your business helping to solve the health, social, or economic challenges created by COVID19?
In the short term, we have used our design and manufacturing abilities to produce 3D-printed facemasks for essential workers and medical facilities. This effort has led us to also supply other mask products like N95 or KN95 masks.
Does your business contribute most to recovery, response, or resilience?
Resilience - we're improving the broader infrastructure for responding to pandemic outbreaks.,Response - we're responding directly to issues caused or exacerbated by the COVID-19 outbreak.
What is the stage of your product development?
I have a prototype or a simple version I can show my customers
What strengths does your team bring? Include skills and personal experience with the problem.
Julian has over 7 years as a business analyst and 3 years of experience working with hydroponic systems. He manages the business development and sales aspect of the business. Julian has the most experience in the startup ecosystem and leads the team in strategic affairs.Cameron Howard- Head of Software - A Marine Veteran, Cameron excel in various disciplines. He wrote the machine-learning A.I models at the heart of our technology, but he excels in other areas including videography, drone piloting and website administration. He currently oversees the production of the test farmDesmond Irby - Head of Engineering- A UNCC-educated engineer, Desmond designed both hydroponic prototypes. Before working with Druid, he grew tomatoes hydroponically, built drone systems, and taught STEM education courses.
What countries do you operate in?
USA
Is your company headquartered in a US "Opportunity Zone"?
No

What is an opportunity zone?