Software development is an act of empathy | Kilimo

Leading the Shift: AI innovation talks with Microsoft Azure

Water is fundamental to our existence, but only a tiny fraction of fresh water on Earth is available to sustain life. How can we become better stewards of this precious resource? In this episode, Susan speaks with Jairo Trad, CEO & Co-Founder of Kilimo, a climate tech company based in Argentina, about how he and his team are using data, AI, and cloud technology to help farmers optimize water use to promote a sustainable future. They discuss what it looks like to earn the trust of and design for farmers working in harsh conditions and remote locations, the role of empathy in product and software development, and how a combination of data, AI and what Jairo calls “common people magic” is helping Kilimo and customers move the needle on one of the world’s most significant challenges.

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Guest: ⁠Jairo Trad⁠ | ⁠⁠Kilimo⁠

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Related: ⁠Learn how Kilimo uses Azure AI to help farmers lower water usage⁠

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Host: ⁠⁠Susan Etlinger⁠⁠

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1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Jairo Trad's background and journey (00:04:25)

3. Empathy in product development (00:06:06)

4. Building trust with farmers and the challenges of implementing new tech (00:08:36)

5. Kilimo's technology and data collection approach (00:16:32)

6. Future of Kilimo and water management (00:25:23)

7. Advice for leaders (00:29:11)

8. Conclusion and key takeaways (00:31:55)