In this episode of Victory Podcast, we sit down with Anastasia Volkova, PhD, a visionary leader who transitioned from aerospace engineering to revolutionizing agriculture and sustainability. As the founder and CEO of Regrow, Anastasia is using cutting-edge AI and satellite data to help farmers and global food brands transition to regenerative agriculture, making farming more resilient, sustainable, and climate-friendly.
00:00 – Introduction to Anastasia Volkova and her background in aerospace engineering
05:16 – The early days of Regrow and the motivation behind founding the company
10:37 – How working directly with farmers shaped Regrow’s approach
12:15 – Women in tech and sustainability: How Regrow fosters diversity in leadership
14:44 – The transition from scientist to CEO and lessons in leadership
18:27 – Regrow’s mission and impact on global agriculture
22:15 – How AI and satellite data are transforming agriculture
26:49 – Success stories from major brands like General Mills and Cargill
30:12 – The scale of global agriculture and the challenge of industry-wide transformation
33:02 – Regrow’s goals for the next year and long-term vision
35:14 – Biggest surprises and lessons from the founder’s journey
39:49 – The importance of adaptability and resilience in entrepreneurship
40:00 – Closing thoughts and where to learn more about Regrow
How Anastasia went from studying aerospace to leading one of the world’s fastest-growing ag-tech companies
Why soil health and regenerative farming are the keys to fighting climate change
How AI and satellite data are transforming decision-making in agriculture
The role of global food giants like General Mills and Cargill in sustainable farming
What it takes to be a successful founder and CEO in a mission-driven industry
With partnerships spanning 1.4 billion acres globally, Regrow is pioneering a shift toward climate-smart farming.
This conversation will inspire anyone interested in technology, sustainability, and leadership.
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