In this episode of The CAD Class Podcast, we sit down with Michael Santiago, CEO of Flora Pulse, to explore his journey from a mechanical engineering PhD at Cornell to leading an agtech company that's redefining how water is measured in agriculture. Michael shares how Flora Pulse's innovative microchip technology allows farmers to "talk to trees," optimizing irrigation and saving water. Tune in to discover how a passion for science and a leap from academia to business is helping transform the way we grow food.