Leveraging AI for Biodiversity Conservation with Jada Andersen of Xylo Systems

Episode SummaryIn this episode of "In the Blink of AI," host Georgie Healy speaks with Jada Andersen, CTO and co-founder of Xylo Systems, a cloud-based data and AI platform that empowers businesses to measure and manage their biodiversity footprint. Jada discusses the growing global recognition of economic dependency on nature and the existential threat posed by biodiversity decline. She explains how Xylo Systems leverages AI to process complex biodiversity data from disparate sources, including remote sensing technologies like camera traps and bioacoustics, to provide actionable insights for businesses. The conversation delves into the challenges of educating businesses on biodiversity reporting, balancing AI integration costs with customer value, and Jada's personal journey overcoming imposter syndrome to become a tech leader. They also explore global efforts like rewilding in the UK, specific biodiversity challenges in Australia, and the importance of collaboration across industries to promote conservation.Timecodes00:00 — Introduction to AI and Technology Costs00:25 — Welcome to 'In the Blink of AI'00:37 — Meet Jada Anderson and Xylo Systems01:33 — Understanding Biodiversity and Global Frameworks03:05 — Understanding global disclosure frameworks like TNFD04:31 — The meaning of biodiversity and endangered species in Australia07:09 — How Xylo Systems leverages AI in biodiversity management10:03 — Remote sensing technologies and computer vision in ecology12:43 — Impact of AI integration on client relationships14:00 — Types of customers and pivot to corporates15:24 — Educating developers on biodiversity and sustainability17:06 — Balancing AI integration costs with customer value18:03 — Jada's journey to becoming CTO and co-founder21:32 — Overcoming imposter syndrome and passion for nature24:06 — Startups in the conservation tech space25:55 — Rewilding and biodiversity efforts in the UK27:40 — Biodiversity challenges and legislation in Australia29:48 — Involvement with mining companies and partners32:11 — Rapid-fire questions39:22 — Closing remarks and call for team expansionResourcesTask Force for Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD): A global framework encouraging businesses to disclose their nature-related risks and impacts.iNaturalist App: An app that helps users identify plants and animals, contributing to research through community-shared observations.PropTech Awards: Xylo Systems won Best Commercial Business in PropTech and the Energy and Environment Award.Wilderlands: A Melbourne-based startup developing biodiversity credits for companies to invest in biodiversity preservation.In the Blink of AI is made possible by our wonderful partnersDeelFounders scale faster on Deel. Set up payroll for any country in minutes, hire anyone anywhere, and get visas handled fast, so you stay focused on scaling. Deel takes care of onboarding, HR, IT, EOR, benefits, and compliance, so your team can grow without borders.It’s why more than 40,000 fast-growing companies trust Deel to move fast.Visit https://www.deel.com/dayone ✨ Connect with Georgie HealyWeekly Substack: https://georgiehealy.substack.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georginahealytech/The Day One NetworkIn The Blink of AI is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.Sign up to get your weekly insights into the up-and-coming AI startups: https://dayone.fm/newsletter Mentioned in this episode:Deel x PX_Post Intro