Karsten Temme

Entrepreneur, engineer, husband, dad. Chief Innovation Officer and co-founder of @PivotBio.

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On #WorldFoodDay, I’m paying tribute to all farmers, those who feed their communities, steward their land, and rise each season to meet uncertainty. A resilient global food system starts with resilient farmers, everywhere food begins.

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@dwidmaier @TEDx @pivotbio Dan - not everyone can grow a beard as spectacular as yours! We'll likely have a public release of the conversation this fall.

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Humbled and energized after an incredible appearance at the @TEDx Countdown Summit in Nairobi. It’s an extraordinary experience to learn from, and be inspired by so many leaders and innovators working to improve our global food system. @pivotbio

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"What if we could work with biological systems as collaborators?"

In his new @FastCompany feature, Pivot Bio co-founder @Karsten Temme breaks down our revolutionary approach: reawakening dormant nitrogen-fixing microbes that deliver consistent crop nutrition efficiently, productively, and sustainably.

This is biology as technology. Read more: https://t.co/6iwa35HxJ7

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The biology that surrounds us in nature represents the next frontier of wisdom encoded in life itself. We're working with systems that have already solved many of our greatest challenges. Read my new piece in @FastCompany: https://t.co/nBkJAV5zKf

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At @pivotbio, we’re redefining what’s possible in agriculture. Our microbial innovations help farmers strengthen soil health, protect the environment, & build economic resilience. This is how we create a sustainable future for our industry and our planet. #WorldEnvironmentDay

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Thank you to @TEDxBoston for helping us share Pivot Bio's story. The future of agriculture isn't about choosing between productivity and sustainability. It's about finding solutions that deliver both. https://t.co/9BfHnQYD3z

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I’m beyond thrilled to share our first peer-reviewed research on PROVEN 40. Researchers document our microbes converting nitrogen & putting it in corn plants. This breakthrough research demonstrates what is possible with our technology today at @Pivotbio! https://t.co/wMrkYGV6Yg

[DCVC @DCVC]

It's always an honor to host our LPs at our annual #NYCW Dinner Salon! This year, we were proud to feature engaging fireside chats with amazing @DCVC portfolio company founders @karsten of @pivotbio, @StMeller of CH4 Global, + @stephen_energy of Circularity Fuels 👏

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I had an outstanding time joining the What's Your Problem podcast with @jacobgoldstein, where we uncovered how @PivotBio's microbes can help solve many of the nitrogen issues facing our farmers and the food system. https://t.co/htQ1IwA2nK

[Pivot Bio @pivotbio]

Karsten Temme (@karsten), CIO & Co-founder of Pivot Bio, highlights the success of the N-OVATOR Program: 'We've linked farmers with major brands like Nestle to help decarbonize their supply chain, turning over 315,000 MT of CO2e reduction into new revenue streams."

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I had an excellent time joining the Dairy Stream podcast, getting a chance to discuss how @pivotbio's microbial solutions bring value to our growers in more ways than one. A special thanks to Joanna Guza & @DairyForward for having me! https://t.co/zs7Wc9FMcv

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Pivot Bio co-founder @Karsten shares how early discoveries in nitrogen fixation propelled innovations in genetic engineering that enabled Pivot Bio to revolutionize nitrogen delivery through purpose-build microbes, capable of specifically timed and placed nitrogen delivery.

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Transforming the world of agriculture is no easy task. Thank you to the people at @pivotbio that have made a vast impact on the world of ag, & the growers that stand by our products. Learn more about our amazing journey in the 2023 Pivot Bio Impact Report. https://t.co/HiJzE2Mom8

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“Nitrogen is an essential building block for life and agriculture, necessary to produce the food needed to meet global demand. But the status quo in nitrogen management is not enough,” said Karsten Temme, @pivotbio co-founder and chief innovation officer.

https://t.co/qDhFxV4xZh

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It was an honor to be with Deborah Golden from @Deloitte and Payal Sahni from @Pfizer to share how cultivating a spirit of innovation helps our teams achieve transformative change.

[Pivot Bio @pivotbio]

Recently, we were honored to be named a @FastCompany Most Innovative Company. Pivot Bio co-founder @Karsten shared what drives our team's innovative spirit at yesterday's Most Innovative Companies Summit.

[Fast Company Live (At SXSW March 8–10!) @FastCompanyLive]

One final panel!

"How Innovative Is Your Company?" Featuring Karsten Temme, Cofounder and Chief Innovation Officer, @pivotbio; Payal Sahni, Chief People Experience Officer, @pfizer; and Deborah Golden, U.S. Chief Innovation Officer, @Deloitte. #FCMostInnovative

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Pivot Bio On-Seed was named a @FastCompany #WorldChangingIdea for the ability to deliver up to 25% of a crop's nitrogen needs directly at planting. This vital work would not be possible without our team, partners, and farmers who are working alongside us. https://t.co/Nxu2wisuHO

[DCVC @DCVC]

We're delighted to host a session at #SynBioBeta2024 where @DCVC GP @jason_pontin + @pivotbio co-founder @karsten Temme will discuss how bio-based innovations are helping to decarbonize agriculture, all while benefiting local farmers + serving crops w/ better nutrients 🌱

[Pivot Bio @pivotbio]

Nitrogen-fixing microbes already exist in nature. We just found a way for them to make a continuous supply of nitrogen #fertilizer for cereal crops. Pivot Bio co-founder @Karsten explains how our patented crop nutrition tech works.