"We're helping people who've never grown crops before be successful farmers in places that they never thought they could.” —Alexander Olesen

 

Simplifying farming to provide more access to good food is becoming the new norm. With technology advancing the way it has, people are now able to grow their own food in spaces where they never thought were possible with fewer resources needed than traditional farming methods. 

 

This was the idea behind Babylon Micro-Farms. It all began when co-founders Alexander Olesen and Graham Smith started working on automating most of the processes associated with indoor farming. Eventually, they came up with the idea to design a low-cost Micro-Farm™ by taking advantage of sustainable hydroponic farming and all its benefits. Their technology not only simplified crop production but made it more executable for everyone as well. 

 

In this episode, Justine interviews Alexander about how this revolutionary technology is making an impact on agriculture, climate, and people’s lives. Alexander also shares helpful business advice on keeping the momentum going, raising funds, the importance of having mentors, and how co-founders can work together to keep their businesses growing and thriving despite their differences. 

Meet Alexander:

Alexander Olesen is the CEO & Co-Founder of Babylon Micro Farms Inc., a company dedicated to bringing urban farming solutions to cities all over the world. He has become a well-respected Social Entrepreneur, presented at numerous keynotes and TEDx speaker events, and has become a respected Urban Agriculture Expert. He is passionate about building a more sustainable food system and is determined to make urban farming a reality for everyone through their Micro-Farms.

 

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Episode Highlights:

01:21 What Are Micro-Farms?  

05:44 Different Skillset, Same Passion

08:09 Business Advice

13:18 How Great Co-Founders Make It Work