UP061: The Bee Corp // using infrared to measure colony size to support beekeepers and growers

Interview begins: 6:49
Debrief begins: 47:27

Ellie Symes is the co-founder and CEO of The Bee Corp.

The Bee Corp is a startup focusing on improving and creating sustainable methods for commercial bee pollination. Based in Indianapolis, The Bee Corp offers commercial beekeepers and growers a technical application called Verifli that tracks beekeeping strategies at a quick and cost-effective rate.

Ellie and her co-founder began the idea for the company after starting a beekeeping club in college. They have since received two grants to continue their passion for creating sustainable solutions for the environment.

We discuss:

• Ad (5:26)
• Ellie's beekeeping experience (11:55)
• Natural vs commercial hives (14:47)
• Business progression from a college club (17:59)
• Overview of beekeeping industry and how Verifli fits in (19:22)
• Verifli cost-effectiveness (29:14)
• Bee endangerment and the future of beekeeping (33:20)
• Verifli app walk-through (36:57)
• Market network (39:40)
• Bee Corp's older business model (42:09)
• Indianapolis location (43:54)
• Upside Listener Survey (46:14)

The Bee Corp was founded in 2016 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Learn more about The Bee Corp: https://www.thebeecorp.com/
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