- Steve Mantle is founder and CEO of innov8.ag, a Washington State USA-based ag data insights company focused on ‘empowering growers with data’. innov8.ag’s focus on bringing farm geospatial data layers ‘alive’ using emerging data collection technologies are showcased in the Smart Orchard with Washington Tree Fruit Research Commission, BerrySmart Fields with US Highbush Blueberry Council, and commercially - with growers of both permanent & row crops across the United States.
- Prior to launching into the ag data venture, Steve spent 20 years in leadership roles in tech companies including Microsoft headquarters. When at home in Walla Walla, WA, Steve enjoys time with his wife and children, skiing, hiking, and geeking out on and in farms.