Charlie Andersen

Charlie Andersen

Charlie Andersen is the CEO and Co-Founder of Burro, a company that develops autonomous robots to work alongside farm workers and enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.12345

Background

• Grew up on a working farm, which led him to believe that all tedious outdoor labor should be automated124
• Worked at CNHi, John Deere's largest competitor, where he reported to the head of the North American operating unit and worked on special projects across sales, marketing, manufacturing, distribution, and autonomy M&A14
• Received a BA from Amherst College and an MBA from Harvard Business School14

Founding Burro

• Founded Burro in 2017 to solve labor issues faced by farmers with robots that collaborate seamlessly with farm workers3
• Burro's mission is to liberate farmers from strenuous work, allowing them to focus on more valuable tasks by deploying autonomous robots3
• Burro has raised over $12 million in funding5

Impact of Burro

• Hundreds of Burro robots are deployed worldwide in nurseries, vineyards, berries, and even construction, helping to move cargo and relieve farm workers of strenuous tasks34
• An eight-person harvest crew using just one Burro can harvest 15% to 30% more fruit daily3
• A single Burro can replace a tractor and its operator, especially useful for towing trailers in nurseries3

Charlie Andersen is a visionary leader in the field of agricultural robotics, working to build a future where farming is fully autonomous and sustainable.