Elena Boos, co-founder and CEO of Visionary Farms, is an innovator in indoor agriculture. Visionary Farms develops cutting-edge technology for vertical farming and smart greenhouses, with their full-stack product line including all of the key hardware and software components needed to build and operate controlled-environment facilities. Their systems power farms that have produced 2,500 tonnes of fresh produce using their patent-protected technologies. Initially launched in Russia, Visionary Farms successfully transitioned to the UK, navigating complex geopolitical challenges.Currently, Visionary Farms is working on an exciting product—Ignis—smart grow lighting that transforms even the darkest corners of the home into lush indoor gardens. Ignis is designed to integrate seamlessly into the home and educate consumers about indoor farming, driving wider adoption of the technology.At just 25, Elena has raised over £200k in equity investment and secured £1.6 million in grants. With more than five years of leadership experience in vertical farming, she holds a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Warwick and a master's with distinction in Finance, Management and Leadership from the University of York. Elena is also a passionate mentor for aspiring female entrepreneurs and a strong advocate for ethical business practices. Her dissertation on greenwashing in the vertical farming sector underscores her commitment to sustainability and integrity.