Dr. Mahla Mirali

Climate change reversal is the mission of Grain Data Solutions, a data science consulting company that provides measurement, reporting, and verification to businesses managing natural lands. Founded by Dr. Mahla Mirali, who holds a PhD in Plant Science from the University of Saskatchewan, Grain Data Solutions employs a team of experts who use artificial intelligence, satellite images, and domain expertise to provide integrity and quality for carbon offsets issued in farming and forestry. This woman-founded company’s vision of sustainability won Communitech’s Fierce Founders Uplift program in 2022, bolstering Dr. Mirali’s entrepreneurial profile. Since founding Grain Data Solutions in 2021, Dr. Mirali has served as the Entrepreneur in Residence at organizations like the Creative Destruction Lab in Calgary and Next AI in Toronto.