Farming is a complex business that involves managing a vast array of tasks, from accounting and loans to equipment maintenance and crop management. With the constantly changing climate and environmental concerns, it has become increasingly difficult for farmers to keep up with these challenges.

At BlackPeak, we believe that technology can revolutionize the way we farm. Our precision agriculture platform includes a farm management app, infield sensors, and drones; building a unique and evolving data set. This data will help us develop proprietary AI models to provide insights across the platform and suite of tools.

Our solutions address issues such as soil erosion, groundwater decline and pollution, nutrition levels in crops, deforestation, waterway and fish ecosystem health, and runoff of fertilizers and insecticides into our oceans. By providing accurate data and insights, we aim to reduce the carbon footprint of farming and mitigate its negative impact on the environment.

Join us in our mission to transform the future of farming with technology.

Our mission is simple: We exist to help farmers navigate the changing world while protecting our environment.

We believe that both our planet and our species are affected by farming and vice versa. In short, we care about our planet, and we care about the health of our friends and family. 

The changing climate and rapid developments in technology present a challenge and an opportunity. BlackPeak is taking a first principles approach to developing real time solutions.

Clear rivers, tall trees, rolling waves. Bright fish, graceful deer, diving hawks. In our lives, we have already seen the world change; call it what you will, we believe our planet is worth fighting for. 

• Deliberately seek hard problems.A life worth living is filled with hard problems. As the world and western culture in particular, seeks ever more for instant gratification and the easy way out; we, as a team, look to the hard problems.As a business, we are the guerrilla fighter who takes the hard ground, delighting in the pain and difficulty this will cause the established armies.
• Start Small – But be scared of your full vision.  –  Do less, better. 
• Never be the smartest person in the room.
• Live immediately (Seneca).
• Great Design  –  We believe in great design as an aesthetic and a function.
• Use opensource/opencore code where we can so we can focus on solving new, hard problems.
• Good has to be defined before you start.  –  We believe in setting our team’s direction by defining what good is to us. Good is doing the right thing even if it means losing money, good is investing in long-term benefits for the team over short-term rewards. 
• If you want to improve, be content to be thought foolish and stupid (Epictetus).
• Creativity is an action, not a feeling.
• What you do daily is what changes your life.
• Health is wealth.

We are an intentionally small, dynamic, and driven team; with a passion for using technology to drive positive change in the world. We value potential over experience and a diverse background over specialization. As a member of our team, you will require the ability to learn fast, a willingness to work hard, integrity, grit, empathy, and a team-first attitude.

There is nothing better in life than doing difficult, meaningful (where possible) things with great people. 

If this strikes homes, join us on this exciting journey to transform the agricultural landscape with first principles problem-solving send your CV to [email protected] for consideration.

• In tackling hard problems
• The ability to improve is far better than any single talent.
• That the combination of skills is better than any single skill.
• Constraints are the root of innovation.
• It’s do, fail, learn. Not learn, do, then fail. Life is all about failing first, then learning.
• Acting versus not acting is the high bit of succeeding.
• A slave is one who waits for someone to come and free him.
• In fostering the love of challenge.
• Words to live by: “how can I help.”
• A team is made of loyalty, passion, and hard work.

Platform:

We are building a platform that will reinvent the natural resource industry.

We are starting small with a precision farming app. FieldScout provides farmers with 4 tools: Field reports, task management, inventory, and compliance. 

From here, we will build out an ecosystem of products and devices on our platform, expanding into ranching, mining, timber, and oil.

Road map:

• Build a farm management app that will include:
  • Field Reports, Task Management, Inventory, Compliance, and Field Dashboards
  • Financial snapshot, Notes, Chat (with live translation)
  • Training, Time Tracking, Payments, Job Boards, Ratings
  • Weather, Rain Gauge
  • AI Insights
• Build and integrate in-field sensors
• Build and integrate drones
• Create proprietary AI models off our unique data sets
• Create platform other developers can build apps on
• Open APIs

At BlackPeak, we believe in first-principle thinking, individual responsibility, and a team-first attitude. To help create an environment where these values can thrive, we’ve established a simple, straightforward code of conduct. Please take a moment to read and understand the expectations we have for all employees.

• Prioritize Simplicity: Strive for simplicity in every task, project, or interaction. Ask yourself, “What’s the core problem we’re trying to solve?” and focus on the most essential aspects.
• Own Your Responsibilities: Take personal responsibility for your actions and their outcomes. Be proactive in identifying and addressing issues and always be accountable for your results.
• Embrace Teamwork: Collaborate openly and honestly with your colleagues. Foster an environment of trust, support, and open communication. Remember, we’re all in this together.
• Learn Continuously: Embrace a growth mindset and never stop learning. Seek feedback, reflect on your experiences, and always look for ways to improve both personally and professionally.
• Respect and Empathy: Treat everyone with respect and empathy, regardless of their background, role, or opinion. Listen actively, seek to understand, and value diverse perspectives.
• Be Results-Driven: Focus on delivering value and meaningful results rather than just completing tasks. Keep the big picture in mind and concentrate on the goals that matter most.
• Act Ethically: Uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethics in everything you do. Be honest, transparent, and fair in all your interactions, both inside and outside the company.
• Innovate and Iterate: Embrace innovation and be open to change. Experiment with new ideas, learn from failure, and continuously iterate to find the best solutions for our customers and our business.

By adhering to this code of conduct, we can foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where each individual can contribute to our collective success. Let’s work together to make BlackPeak the best it can be.