About Arable
Arable helps improve the productivity, efficiency, and sustainability of agriculture around the world through technology.
We’re On a Mission
The need has never been greater to rethink how we feed our ever-growing population and transform agriculture’s impact on the planet for good. At Arable, we believe the heart of the solution to this challenge lies in digitizing the analog world with high-fidelity data to improve human health, achieve economic stability, reduce our environmental footprint, and uplift the lives of those who work in agriculture. We come to work every day to do what we can to make a positive mark on the food system, the foundational engine of human existence in our interconnected web of life on Earth.
Global Reach. Local Impact.
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Leadership
Jim Ethington
Chief Executive Officer
Jim Ethington
Chief Executive Officer
Prior to joining Arable, Jim spent 10 years at The Climate Corporation where he was VP of Product and grew the company to 50 million paid acres and built a team from 10 to over 600 individuals. Previous to The Climate Corporation, Jim worked at PriceWaterhouseCoopers, where he led several high-profile engagements, including developing innovative financial analysis and fraud detection software products that became core drivers of revenue across PwC's lines of business. Jim has an A.B. in Computer Science and Economics from Duke University.
Oz Ben-David
Chief Business Officer and Head of Agronomy
Oz Ben-David
Chief Business Officer and Head of Agronomy
Oz brings to the role significant on-farm, agronomic and agriculture technology experience. Early in his career, he drove innovation for Israel's largest farming company as its Chief Agronomist and Head of Research & Development. Recently Oz worked in senior leadership roles scaling agtech startups including FieldIn and Phytec. His commitment to creating agronomic value for customers has improved these companies’ profitability while delivering sustainable growth. Oz holds advanced degrees in plant sciences and leadership from Hebrew University and Stanford University.
Mika Farber
VP, Product
Mika Farber
VP, Product
Mika Farber has over a decade of agriculture research and agtech experience. Before joining Arable, she was Head of Agronomy at Prospera Technologies Ltd., where she was a member of R&D site management and led a team of over 30 agronomists. She was key in building complex business and work plans as well as developing and cultivating new partnerships and sales channels. She has also been a researcher at the Hebrew University, in the field of Plant’s Signal Transduction and Abiotic stress. She holds an MSc in Genetics & Breeding as well as a BSc in Plant Science from the Hebrew University.
Jake Galbreath
VP, Sensing and IoT
Jake Galbreath
VP, Sensing and IoT
Jake has 20 years of experience developing intelligent sensing systems across a range of commercial and industrial markets. He currently serves as Sensor Systems Architect at Arable, developing novel in-field measurement systems for data-driven decisions in agriculture and natural resource management. Prior to Arable, Jake founded SensorNova, started SensorCloud.com, and served as VP Wireless Systems at MicroStrain.
Kristie Jones
VP, Marketing
Kristie Jones
VP, Marketing
Kristie has a unique combination of technology startup, SaaS, and agricultural marketing. She has held marketing leadership roles at Plex, Purfresh, and Marrone Bio, and holds a Bachelor of Science from California State University, Fresno.
Chris Krueger
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Krueger
Chief Financial Officer
Chris brings more than 20 years of finance leadership to his CFO role at Arable, with deep experience working with high-growth, innovative SaaS companies. Most recently, he was responsible for all administrative activities at Strateos, a life sciences technology company. He previously served as VP Finance and Operations at data-driven healthcare provider Included Health, and prior to that was CFO at adtech company Flite (since acquired by Snap). Chris holds an MBA from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies and a B.A. from the University of Michigan.
Girisha Kundapur
VP, Software
Girisha Kundapur
VP, Software
Girisha's careen spans a diverse range of domains, including ERP/CRM, Cyber Security, Telecom, AgriTech, and Smart Devices (IoT). With a strong foundation in analytical, strategic, and technical skills, he excels in driving innovation and building strong relationships at all organizational levels, with a particular focus on tech product design, software solutions, and translating visionary ideas into tangible results. He is also an avid permaculture practitioner deeply committed to sustainability and the connection with the natural world. He devotes a significant portion of his time to nurturing a small farm, where he applies permaculture principles to create a harmonious and regenerative ecosystem.
Nathan Smith
VP, Sustainability and Partnerships
Nathan Smith
VP, Sustainability and Partnerships
Nathan brings over 17 years of expertise in the food and agriculture sector to his role at Arable. With a proven track record of delivering successful sustainability outcomes, he is focused on developing strategic partnerships and projects to advance Arable’s mission of advancing sustainable agriculture globally.
Previously, Nathan served as Senior Vice President at SureHarvest, a software solutions and consulting firm specializing in sustainability. Earlier in his career, he was the Managing Director of the Food and Agriculture division at SCS Global Services. Nathan holds a BA from the University of Washington and an interdisciplinary MA with concentrations in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Arizona.
Hannah Wyman
VP, Operations
Hannah Wyman
VP, Operations
Hannah has deep operations experience and a proven track record for helping teams find new applications for data, machine learning, and robotics across food and agriculture. She is excited to contribute to the world’s continued progress toward a more productive and resilient food system. Prior to joining Arable, Hannah held leadership roles in operations, strategy, and consulting roles at Google, DoorDash, and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. She has a B.S. from the University of Virginia.