Rooted in Science. Made for Farmers.
Opti-Harvest is redefining specialty crop agriculture through patented technologies that help growers harness sunlight more effectively, improve productivity, and farm more efficiently in a changing world.
This is what 21st Century Agriculture Looks Like
For the silent heroes who wake before the sun and labor long after it sets, Opti-Harvest is a tribute to the resilience of the farmers who feed the world. We believe that feeding a growing world is not just a job; it's a test of endurance and resolve. To serve those who face uncertain skies and a demanding earth, we provide powerful tools that honor their labor and strengthen their legacy. We do not just grow better crops; we champion the people who feed humanity.
The people doing the work.
Jonathan Destler
Founder and CEO
Jonathan Destler is the Founder and CEO of Opti-Harvest, where he leads the company's vision to transform agriculture through innovative light management technologies. With a background spanning entrepreneurship, technology, corporate finance and business strategy, he has guided the development of Opti-Harvest's patented platform to help growers improve crop production, quality, sustainability, and profitability.
Yosepha Shahak, Ph.D.
Chief Science Officer
Dr. Yosepha Shahak is an internationally recognized plant physiologist and a pioneer in photo-selective agricultural technologies. Her decades of research have advanced the scientific understanding of how managing sunlight can improve crop development, quality, and yield, providing the foundation for many of Opti-Harvest's innovations.
Nicholas Booth, Ph.D.
Chief Technical Officer
Dr. Nicholas Booth is a physicist and inventor with more than two decades of experience developing advanced optical, photonic, and engineering systems. He is a key driver of Opti-Harvest's technology strategy and product development, translating fundamental physics into practical agricultural innovations that help growers harness sunlight more effectively.
Jason Voiovich
Chief Commercialization Officer
Jason Voiovich is a technology entrepreneur, author, and innovation strategist focused on guiding Opti-Harvest on growth strategy, commercialization, and emerging technologies. His experience helping technology companies build market-leading products and brands is incorporated to Opti-Harvest's long-term vision for transforming agriculture.
Jodd Readick
CTO, Precision Agriculture
Jodd Readick leads Opti-Harvest's precision agriculture platform, integrating AI, IoT, and data analytics to help growers make smarter, more informed decisions. A serial technology entrepreneur with more than 40 years of experience, he has pioneered innovations in artificial intelligence, communications, and connected systems, bringing that expertise to the next generation of digital agriculture.
Advisory Board
Geoff R. Andersen
Advisory Board
Geoff Andersen is a global agriculture executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience at John Deere, where he led international growth, strategic partnerships, and business development initiatives. He advises Opti-Harvest on commercial strategy, global market expansion, and building partnerships that help bring innovative agricultural technologies to growers worldwide.
Nadav Ravid, M.Sc.
Advisory Board
In memoriam, 2016 to 2025. Forty-five years of applied horticulture research and development.
Mike Conaway
Advisory Board
Former U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway brings decades of leadership in agricultural policy and rural economic development to Opti-Harvest. As former Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, he provides strategic guidance on agricultural policy, industry relationships, and advancing innovation that strengthens American farming.
Hazel Y. Wetzstein, Ph.D.
Advisory Board
Professor Emerita and former department head, Purdue; 120+ refereed articles.
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