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At Koltiva, we are filled with honor and enthusiasm as we present the extraordinary revelations and innovative conversations that transpired during a recent podcast hosted by Leighton Cosseboom, AC Ventures. As attention shifts toward the reduction of carbon emissions and Indonesia's capacity for ecologically sustainable expansion following the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). We take great satisfaction in our CEO's engagement as a speaker, showcasing our pioneering agritech solutions that are revolutionizing the industry. In this podcast episode, our Co-founder and CEO (Chief Executive Officer), Manfred Borer, had the privilege of engaging in a thought-provoking dialogue centering around our mission to drive sustainability in the Agriculture sector. The conversation delved into our transformative approach's essence and how it reshapes traceable and sustainable global supply chains.
A Decade of Innovation and Impact: Koltiva's Evolutionary Journey
Our journey kick-started in 2013 when Koltiva made its mark in Indonesia. Reflecting on those early days, our CEO, Manfred Borer, recalls his arrival in Indonesia in 2006. He aimed to collaborate with a Swiss-based organization and dive deep into global supply chains. Alongside this, he focused on enhancing the lives of cocoa producers, culminating in the creation of the first digitalized Cocoa producers database in 2008. A breakthrough came knocking in 2008 with the roll-out of the first-ever digitalized Cocoa producers database. As our endeavors gathered steam, it quickly outpaced the capacity of a one-person show, prompting the official birth of Koltiva in 2013.
Koltiva was founded in 2013 and emerged through a dynamic collaboration with a former Swiss colleague. This partnership laid the foundation for the delivery of Koltiva and paved the way for developing an advanced mobile application, which hit the hands of field agents in 2014. Our growth story has been nothing short of extraordinary over the years. We recently threw a big bash to mark our 10-year milestone, transitioning from