#17 Bees, Climate, and Food Supply: Beewise’s Fight Against Colony Collapse One Beehive at a Time

Discover how Saar Safra, a seasoned tech entrepreneur from Seattle, transformed his career to tackle one of the planet’s most pressing challenges: the collapse of bee colonies. After moving to Israel in 2017, a chance encounter with a passionate beekeeper led Saar to co-found Beewise, a company dedicated to saving bees, which pollinate 75% of the world’s fruits and vegetables. With their innovative, AI-driven Beehome, Beewise has slashed colony collapse rates from 48% to under 8% by using robotics paired with sensors, and AI to monitor and protect bees from climate change, pesticides, illness, and other lethal conditions. This episode dives into Saar’s journey from inspiration to impact, exploring how Beewise’s solar-powered, robotic beehives combat climate change, support commercial growers, and safeguard our global food supply. Join us to uncover the values driving this mission and the technology making a difference, one beehive at a time.