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    Grant Canary

    CEO DroneSeed

    Grant Canary is the founder and CEO of Mast Reforestation, formerly known as DroneSeed, a company focused on reforestation after wildfires.12 He founded DroneSeed in 2016, which has since evolved into Mast Reforestation, a vertically integrated reforestation company.4

    Canary's career has been dedicated to making a significant impact on carbon emissions.1 His professional background includes:

    1. Founder and CEO of Mast Reforestation (2015-present)6
    2. VP of Project Development at Enterra Feed Corporation (2012-2014)6
    3. Positions at Vestas Wind Energy in China, Denmark, and the United States3
    4. Founder of BioSystems Co in Bogotá, Colombia, which utilized food waste to feed insect larvae for industrial fish feed3

    Under Canary's leadership, Mast Reforestation has made significant strides in the reforestation industry:

    • Acquired Silvaseed (2021) and Cal Forest Nurseries (2023), becoming the largest private seed bank in the western U.S.2
    • Developed drone technology capable of reseeding 40 acres in a single day, six times faster than human tree planters5
    • Received FAA approval for agricultural payload delivery using multiple drones beyond visual line of sight5

    Canary is also a Mulago Foundation fellow and has been recognized for his innovative approach to reforestation, with DroneSeed named the World's Most Innovative Company in Robotics by Fast Company in 2021.3

    Highlights

    Feb 11 · TechCrunch
    Mast Reforestation hatched a plan to restore wildfire-ravaged forests. Investors took notice.
    Mast Reforestation hatched a plan to restore wildfire-ravaged forests. Investors took notice.
    Jan 22 · youtube.com
    Interview with Grant Canary - YouTube
    Interview with Grant Canary - YouTube
    DroneSeed Seattle Office: Careers, Perks + Culture
    May 10 · PR Newswire
    Mast Reforestation announces securing $15M in project financing ... - PR Newswire
    Mar 7 · geekwire.com
    Wildfire restoration startup DroneSeed creates parent brand ...
    Dec 14 · hbs.edu
    Nature-based Carbon Removal: DroneSeed's Reforestation Model
    Oct 25 · techstars.com
    DroneSeed: Scalable Reforestation Using Drones - Techstars
    DroneSeed: Scalable Reforestation Using Drones - Techstars
    Jul 3 · aspenideas.org
    Grant Canary - Founder and CEO, DroneSeed - Aspen Ideas Festival
    Grant Canary - Founder and CEO, DroneSeed - Aspen Ideas Festival

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    Location

    Seattle, Washington, United States