As we look ahead to next week's Grow-NY Summit, Shelling Peas host Ryan Jennings chats with ClearLeaf co-founders and 2024 Grow-NY finalists Néstor Zúñiga and Agustín Büchert. Nestor and Agustin share their remarkable journey from a Costa Rica-based medical device company to pioneering non-toxic, environmentally friendly pesticides for agriculture. They dive into the development of their innovation, the hurdles faced along the way, and the mentors who fueled their progress. In this episode, they discuss their Grow-NY competition experience, tackling regulatory challenges, and the potential of ClearLeaf’s technology to enhance crop safety and longevity. Tune in to hear about their global expansion plans and ambitious vision for the future of ClearLeaf.

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