Michael Ott

Michael Ott, CEO of Cquesta, a deep root trait company, discusses the unique technology behind Cquesta, challenges in the soil carbon market, and plans for collaboration within the agricultural industry. The chapter also explores the origins of Cquesta from the Salk Institute's harnessing plants initiative and highlights the importance of deeper roots in improving crop resilience and achieving long-lasting carbon storage. They also discuss their monetization plan, including forward selling the carbon and partnering with seed companies and farmers.