VineView
Richard van der Put has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Richard began their career as a Management Assistant at Nu Skin Enterprises in 1995. Richard then pursued their education and worked as an Internship at Chalmers University of Technology in 2004. Following this, they joined Eindhoven University of Technology as an MSc. student from 2003 to 2005.
In 2005, Richard worked as a Researcher in Medical Image Analysis at UMC Utrecht until 2009. During this time, they also held the position of Treasurer at Promovendi Overleg Utrecht from 2005 to 2008.
Richard's next role was Vice President of Innovation at Halifax Biomedical Inc. from 2009 to 2013.
In 2012, Richard became a Co-founder & CTO of SkySquirrel Technologies Inc., a Canadian start-up developing drone-based imaging technology for monitoring crop health. Richard held this role until 2015 when they took on the position of CEO at VineView, a company they remain with till the present.
Richard van der Put attended Eindhoven University of Technology from 1999 to 2005, where they obtained a Masters of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. In 2004, they also briefly attended Chalmers University of Technology, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.
VineView
Based on NASA technology, using aerial-based sensors, ultra-high resolution imagery and advanced scientific algorithms, VineView is transforming the way vineyard operators monitor grapevine health. By offering specialized data solutions tuned for the complexities of vineyards, VineView enables growers to improve grape quality, protect againstt disease, and optimize vineyard productivity. Highlights- Over 15 years of unparalleled experience in remote sensing for vineyards, including unmatched UP and expertise around disease detection.- Offer most advanced, calibrated, and accurate measurement of vine vigour available.- First data analytics provider capable of offering vineyard specific disease detection capabilities from a drone platform.Key ProductsCalibrated Vine Vigour Data Products: Using ultra-high resolution imagery, advanced calibration techniques, and the Enhanced Vegetation Index, VineView offers the world’s most advanced measurement of grapevine health. With VineView’s suite of Calibrated VIne Vigour data products, growers can achieve vine balance, drive vineyard uniformity, and monitor the impact of water, fertilizer, and canopy management decisions with ease and efficiency.Disease Detection Technology: Grapevine disease can cause catastrophic damage to a vineyard. Using technology based on NASA remote sensing techniques, VineView can detect harmful grapevine diseases like Grapevine Leafroll and Grapevine Yellows (Flavescence Doree), helping growers protect against disease, target resources, and recover lost profits.Milestones- VineView SAI opens its doors for business in Napa Valley, California (2002)- SkySquirrel is founded in Nova Scotia, Canada (2013)- SkySquirrel closes $1M round of funding (2015)- VineView & SkySquirrel launch joint venture (2015)- SkySquirrel secures $3M in funding (2017)- Skyquireel & VineView SAI merge to form VineView (2018)