We're starting an in-home growing revolution.
Company
Founders
Gabe Blanchet
Co-Founder, CEO
Gabe believes that inspiring and educating people to have fun growing their own food is a powerful way to promote healthy food choices for both individuals and the planet.
He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from MIT, and was named to both the Forbes 30 under 30 and the Kairos Society 50 Emerging Global Entrepreneurs to Watch. Previously, he led business development and customer learning at Boston startup GrabCAD, which was acquired for $100M.
Jamie Byron
Co-Founder, Director of Ecology
Alarmed by our unsustainable food system, Jamie is inspired by innovative agricultural alternatives like aquaponics, ecosystem-based farming techniques, and indoor farming.
He believes that Grove can make a huge impact on public health, community resilience, and global sustainability by democratizing food production. He holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from MIT.
Business and Customer Advisors
We’re supported by an exceptional team of entrepreneurs, designers, and executives who’ve invested in Grove since the very beginning.
Raj Nair
Degree Controls
Bill Aulet
Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship
Lisa Wilson-Wirth
Interior Designer
Kyle Judah
Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship
Jim Baum
Netezza
Christina Chase
Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship
Gary Vaynerchuk
Vayner Media
Tim Ferriss
Lifehacker, Author, and Investor
Science and Technology Advisors
Our industry advisors are unparalleled, with backgrounds in fields including botany, farming, nutrition, and engineering.
Oli de Weck
MIT Engineering Systems Division
Dickson Despommier
Columbia University
Joe Simcox
Botanist, Explorer
Robyn Metcalfe
Director, The Food Lab
Jackie Elnahar
Founder, Nutrify
Partners
Our generous partners have provided us with support, guidance, and mentorship throughout our existence.
Greentown Labs
Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship
Techstars
R/GA Accelerator
MassChallenge
Upfront Ventures
Felicis Ventures
Galvanize
