Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in agriculture but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Saeed Arabi, co-founder of Salin247, located in Ames, Iowa, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

Salin 247 will help increase the profitability and sustainability of crop production by changing the way we raise our crops. We are building a platform for small, lightweight, electric-powered, autonomous crop production machines and providing a range of services related to the operation of these machines.

Our product has higher efficiency than the currently existing solutions. It is better for both farmers (financially) and the environment as it is electrically powered. It does not destroy the soil structure as it is lightweight, which leads to higher yields.

Tell us about yourself

To me, it is all about the impact. Although working in a big corporation has its own benefits, I've always thought I would have a significantly higher impact when working in a startup and small companies. My main motivation to continue this journey is to develop a product that can solve an existing problem and make the world a better place.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Raising money for the seed round and establishing a key partnership with the other players in the industry.

What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?

You have to work when you don't like to. Working hour is significantly higher than a regular job.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Don't be afraid to start something new. You don't have to figure it out all in the beginning. It may sound like a cliche, but it is true and a golden one.
  2. You cannot do everything yourself. Find a good team, because it is more important than your idea.
  3. Remember, when you are frustrated and things seem impossible to work, you are probably very close to the solution.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://www.salin247inc.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeed-arabi-38559b13b/

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