Modeling Smarter Farming with Bruno Basso (Part 2)

Season 1 Episode 6:

In part two of our conversation with Bruno Basso, professor at Michigan State University and co-founder of CIBO Technologies, we explore what it takes to scale scientific innovation into a venture-backed company. Bruno discusses his role as Chief Scientist, pitching to investors like Al Gore, and the importance of grounding technology in rigorous, transparent science.

We also dive into the intersection of AI and agriculture, the challenges of sparse data, and how CIBO is combining process-based models with machine learning to improve decision-making in food systems. Bruno shares his thoughts on the Midwest’s innovation ecosystem, what makes East Lansing an underrated tech hub, and why he remains optimistic about the future of climate resilience in agriculture.

Host: David Washburn
Guest: Bruno Basso, co-founder of CIBO Technologies

Producers: Jenna McNamara and Doug Snitgen

Music: "Devil on Your Shoulder" by Will Harrison, licensed via Epidemic Sound



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