How the BRS-1 Works
1. Device Deployment
The BRS-1 device is deployed by a Minnowtech technician. It provides coverage for an entire pond, no matter the size.

2. Data Collection
BRS-1 sits under the surface of the pond and collects data using sonar. A technician will service the device on a routine basis.

3. Data Analysis
A Minnowtech technician will collect and transfer data to an online portal, giving you real-time access to your data.

Impact on a Global Scale
Shrimp farming is a significant pillar of the global food chain, but it’s a tough business. Farmers struggle with high risks and low profits, and existing industry technologies fall short in providing the data they need to make crucial decisions. Farmers are often left guessing about how many shrimp to stock and how much and how often to feed them. And they can miss early signs of devastating events, like disease outbreaks. We want to change that.

About Minnowtech
Founded in 2018 in Baltimore, MD, as a collaborative effort between Dr. Suzan Shahrestani and Early Charm, Minnowtech develops precision aquaculture technologies to maximize aquafarmers’ cultivation efforts using integrated sensor-based systems.
Dr. Shahrestani has a PhD in Fisheries Science and is an expert in applying image analysis, spatial statistics, and population dynamics to the noninvasive assessment of aquatic organisms. Early Charm is a startup studio that co-founds early-stage companies based around intellectual property coming out of universities and federally-funded labs.
The Minnowtech Team
Marine biologists, seasoned business professionals, and a first-class field team.

Suzan Shahrestani
Co-Founder & CEO

Kelli Booth
Co-Founder

Ken Malone
Co-Founder

Colin Harmer
Business Director

Jacob Isbell
Machine Vision Scientist

Mary Beth Wickless
Industry Analyst

Bryan Gutierrez
Research Technician
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