In this episode of Victory Podcast, we sit down with Anastasia Volkova, PhD, a visionary leader who transitioned from aerospace engineering to revolutionizing agriculture and sustainability. As the founder and CEO of Regrow, Anastasia is using cutting-edge AI and satellite data to help farmers and global food brands transition to regenerative agriculture, making farming more resilient, sustainable, and climate-friendly.

Timestamp

00:00 – Introduction to Anastasia Volkova and her background in aerospace engineering

05:16 – The early days of Regrow and the motivation behind founding the company

10:37 – How working directly with farmers shaped Regrow’s approach

12:15 – Women in tech and sustainability: How Regrow fosters diversity in leadership

14:44 – The transition from scientist to CEO and lessons in leadership

18:27 – Regrow’s mission and impact on global agriculture

22:15 – How AI and satellite data are transforming agriculture

26:49 – Success stories from major brands like General Mills and Cargill

30:12 – The scale of global agriculture and the challenge of industry-wide transformation

33:02 – Regrow’s goals for the next year and long-term vision

35:14 – Biggest surprises and lessons from the founder’s journey

39:49 – The importance of adaptability and resilience in entrepreneurship

40:00 – Closing thoughts and where to learn more about Regrow

What You’ll Learn

How Anastasia went from studying aerospace to leading one of the world’s fastest-growing ag-tech companies

Why soil health and regenerative farming are the keys to fighting climate change

How AI and satellite data are transforming decision-making in agriculture

The role of global food giants like General Mills and Cargill in sustainable farming

What it takes to be a successful founder and CEO in a mission-driven industry

With partnerships spanning 1.4 billion acres globally, Regrow is pioneering a shift toward climate-smart farming.

This conversation will inspire anyone interested in technology, sustainability, and leadership.

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