Beanstalk
Great tasting produce, farmed around the corner
What they do
Restaurants and consumers struggle to get consistent, high-quality fresh produce locally and year-round.
Beanstalk uses vertical farming technology combining robotics and plant science to grow a variety of fresh produce near customers.
Local restaurants and consumers seeking reliable, fresh, locally grown produce.
Founders
Mike is Co-Founder and CEO of Beanstalk, a vertical farming start-up whose mission is to grow the world's consumption of fresh produce. Before starting Beanstalk with his brother, Mike worked as a consultant for Fortune 100s and federal agencies where he architected, developed, and sold enterprise software, ranging from e-commerce platforms to AI-based recommendation systems. Mike holds a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech specializing in advanced rotorcraft propulsion.
Jack is a co-founder and the CTO of Beanstalk, a vertical farming start-up whose mission is to grow the world's consumption of fresh produce. He is a computer engineer from UVA. He loves building machines, writing software, and eating new foods. In 2018, Jack was awarded the STEM Catalyst Award by the Virginia Governor.
Company timeline
- YC batchWinter 2018
- StatusActive
- Team size15 people
- LocationWashington, DC, USA
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