Ignacio San Miguel Sanchez

Ignacio San Miguel Sanchez works in the field of machine learning, specializing in the application of AI and satellite data for the evaluation of forest carbon projects. He is part of a diverse team that includes engineers, scientists, and business professionals with experience from notable organizations such as NASA, Google, The Nature Conservancy, SpaceX, Microsoft, Tesla, and Airbnb. Ignacio’s work is primarily focused on mitigating the impacts of climate change through effective use of carbon markets. His role involves both researching and implementing cutting-edge machine learning technologies. He collaborates closely with colleagues from various backgrounds and nationalities, contributing to a mission-driven company that aims to address climate change by evaluating and originating forest carbon projects globally. This initiative not only drives funding to protect and restore millions of hectares of land but also builds trust in the demand side of the carbon market. Ignacio’s company is supported by prominent investors including Lowercarbon Capital, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Future Positive, Amazon Climate Pledge Fund, Y Combinator, and Deutsche Telekom.