We work every day to bridge the gap between animal farming and nature
We know aquaculture because we’ve lived it, on farms, in research labs, and at world-renowned universities
100+ Years
Time spent on aquaculture sites across our team
50%
Members of management with PhD’s or advanced degrees
Our Story
Ecto began in 2013 as a collaboration between McKinsey and Harvard Business School alumnus, Dmitry Kozachenok and aquaculture geneticist, Dr. James Webb. In the following years, Ecto has grown to become a thought leader and innovator in aquaculture technology. Today, the Ecto team enables hundreds of tons of seafood production through data-driven production and health solutions.
Our Leadership Team
Dmitry Kozachenok
Founder and CEO
James Webb, PhD
Co-Founder and Lead Scientist
Gary Livshin
Chief Technology Officer
Jeff Kumik
Director of Customer Success
Tim Humphrey
Director of Integrations
Our Principles
Emphasizing
animal welfare
The animals we eat keep us healthy. We have a responsibility to return the favor, on farms or in the wild.
Driving
transparency
We use data to get to the bottom of things and create new knowledge, even when the outcomes are challenging or inconvenient.
Prioritizing
farmers
Farming is hard work, so we work hard to make it easier. We put ourselves in their shoes when we develop our innovations.
Improving,
every day
Every project starts somewhere, and we don’t wait until we have a crystal clear path to get started. We get started, learn by doing, so we can keep getting better.
Preventing
versus reacting
The long-term benefits of prevention may seem “invisible,” but proactive management is easier and cheaper than reactive treatment.
Creating
value
We chase solutions, not just technology for technology’s sake. We aim to to make the biggest possible impact with minimal resources.
Investors
We’re backed by the leading investors in sustainable aquaculture:
Partners
Our independent research programs are supported by government agencies and life science research organizations around the world:
