Stuart Oda

Stuart Oda is an investment banker turned urban farmer and entrepreneur. He is the Founder and CEO of Alesca Life Technologies, a company he established in 2013 that develops precision farming solutions and indoor vertical farms.13 Oda's work focuses on improving food production efficiency and sustainability.

At the World Economic Forum, Oda holds several positions:

1. Global Innovator | Food Innovators Network | New Frontiers of Nutrition (December 2021 - Present)
2. SDG Champion: Zero Hunger (September 2020 - Present)
3. Technology Pioneer (July 2019 - July 2021)1

Oda's company, Alesca Life, has been recognized for its innovative approach to agriculture. They have deployed energy-efficient vertical farms in Japan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.3 The company's technology allows for growing food in urban environments, such as abandoned car parks, using LED lighting and automated systems to monitor and adjust growing conditions.2

Oda is also involved with other organizations, including:

• Founder Fellow & Mentor at StartX
• Founder Fellow & Mentor at Unreasonable
• UN Food Systems Summit CEO Council member and UN FAO PSM Representative1

His work aims to address challenges such as rapid urbanization, population growth, and land degradation of traditional farms by developing sustainable and efficient farming solutions.2