Using AI to Help Farmers Grow Their Businesses

Blue Planet Alliance Global Ambassador Lilan Dayananda from Sri Lanka was honored with the distinction of being selected for the Forbes 30 Under 30: Social Impact List. In its ninth year, the Asia list continues the global expansion of the Forbes 30 Under 30 franchise, which started over a decade ago.

Lilan is a social-tech entrepreneur, co-founder, and CEO of Elzian Agro. This startup uses technologies like IoT devices and AI to help small farmers optimize their harvests and deal with climate change. For years, his social initiatives have come up with validated innovative solutions that can apply to food security, blue economy, climate change, and sustainability. 

Lilan is working to improve the lives of communities through a data-driven digitalized agricultural system and empower practices to provide effective, sustainable solutions to end hunger in all its forms.

“I would like to thank all my stakeholders for their support in my social-entrepreneurial journey, driven by a passion for meaningful impact and a dedication to creating positive change in the world.”

Learn more about Lilan’s work on the Forbes 30 under 30 list here: https://www.forbes.com/profile/lilan-dayananda/?list=30under30-asia-social-impact/&sh=784197685e76