What if the key to restoring nature lies in uncovering the past?
In this episode, I’m joined by Iris Kramer, founder of ArchAI and Forbes 30 Under 30 scientist-turned-startup-CEO, who’s pioneering the use of AI and LiDAR to rediscover lost landscapes, from medieval furrows to ancient orchards and turn them into assets for nature recovery.
We talk about:
How Iris went from archaeology to AI entrepreneurship
Why historic maps and burial mounds matter for modern biodiversity
What it's like bootstrapping a deeptech startup without VC
Her vision for a national (and global) “map of the past” to guide future regeneration
It’s a fascinating story of tech, nature, and startup grit — and a must-listen for anyone building at the intersection of climate, data, and land use.
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