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Extract from the Interview at Idea Connection (Paul Wagorn)
“The world is facing one of its greatest challenges – how do we feed a population that is expanding at 200,000 people per day? Land, water and energy resources are being strained, making innovation more than just desired – it is critical.
Innovation in data analytics will be a major source of this innovation in agriculture. The forward edge of scientific work in agriculture, whether it drives a business or marketing decision, provides an insight into a new plant trait, or leads to a breakthrough in yield, is increasingly being driven by data. This data, generated by scientists, farmers, and consumers can only be understood with the help of math and machines.
Those who possess the skills to parse this ever-growing mountain of information will make history in many realms of inquiry. The data themselves, unless they are actionable, aren’t relevant or interesting. What is interesting is what we do with information properly deployed to make people’s lives better. From the birth of statistical quantum mechanics, to Darwin’s theory of evolution, to the modern theory of the gene, every major scientific revolution has been driven by one thing, and that is data.” – Joseph Byrum
Joseph Byrum is an accomplished executive leader, innovator, and cross-domain strategist with a proven track record of success across multiple industries. With a diverse background spanning biotech, finance, and data science, he has earned over 50 patents that have collectively generated more than $1 billion in revenue. Dr. Byrum’s groundbreaking contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the INFORMS Franz Edelman Prize and the ANA Genius Award. His vision of the “intelligent enterprise” blends his scientific expertise with business acumen to help Fortune 500 companies transform their operations through his signature approach: “Unlearn, Transform, Reinvent.” Dr. Byrum earned a PhD in genetics from Iowa State University and an MBA from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.
