Finn Brown

Kia Ora!

I’m a Co-Founder of a startup called Croptide. We’re developing a sensor which connects into the trunk of permanent crops to determine the water content from inside the plant itself. We aim to help growers apply the exact amount of water needed to get the best outcomes from their crops. Nature has always been a passion of mine, developed through a childhood spent exploring the mountains of New Zealand. I haven’t come from an agricultural background, but have become fascinated with the complexities of the industry and learning how to create a solution which delivers meaningful value to both people and the planet. I believe there are huge benefits in enabling growers to understand more about their plants and connecting consumers to the sustainable production of the food they eat. I’ve studied mechatronic engineering and developed my skillset in product design, plastics manufacturing, and designing solutions that scale.

If i could choose one superpower: be as good a person as my Nan