Agricultural Innovation: Fueling the Farm Tech Revolution
Pierre speaks with Vihari Kanukollu about the role UrbanKisaan is playing in revolutionizing food farming in India and across the globe through tech that boosts efficiency, quality, and affordability.
Agricultural Innovation: Fueling the Farm Tech Revolution
Pierre speaks with Vihari Kanukollu about the role UrbanKisaan is playing in revolutionizing food farming in India and across the globe through tech that boosts efficiency, quality, and affordability.
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Episode Overview
22 May 2025
With guest Vihari Kanukollu
On this episode of The Shift Code, Pierre sits down with co-founder and CEO of UrbanKisaan, Vihari Kanukollu, to talk about the role his company plays in transforming one of the world’s oldest human activities—food farming. Learn about how UrbanKisaan’s technology boosts the efficiency, quality, and affordability of food farming, how Vihari’s remarkable company is working to expand its impact, and more.
Meet Our Guest
Vihari Kanukollu
Co-founder and CEO of UrbanKisaan
Vihari Kanukollu is the co-founder and CEO of UrbanKisaan, an AgriTech company revolutionizing agriculture with cutting-edge seed breeding technology and highly efficient vertical farming infrastructure. With over a decade of experience in finance and lending to smallholder farmers, Vihari brings a unique blend of business acumen and deep understanding of the agricultural sector’s challenges. Kanukollu's innovative approach focuses on making urban farming accessible and affordable, aiming to address food security challenges by setting up cost-effective farms globally. UrbanKisaan's technology enables farm establishment at a fraction of the cost of global competitors, promoting sustainable and efficient agricultural practices worldwide. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Kanukollu is passionate about spirituality and meditation. His commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovative farming continues to significantly impact the ag-tech industry, both in India and internationally.
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