Nourish the earth.
Aleterra is a public benefit corporation on a mission to reverse desertification, starting with the soil under the landscapes we already water.
Aleterra means "nourish the earth."
Our name joins two Latin words: alere, to nourish, and terra, the earth or soil. It describes exactly what we do. Our biology feeds the microbial life already living in the ground, and that living soil restructures itself to hold water where roots can reach it.
Our mission is written into our charter.
Aleterra PBC is a Delaware public benefit corporation. Our certificate of incorporation commits us to a specific public benefit: enhancing global climate resilience by reversing desertification and revitalizing ecosystems through scientifically validated improvements in soil water retention and microbiological health.
Reverse desertification
Healthy, living soil holds water, resists erosion and supports plant life. We restore that function in the landscapes people depend on.
Accountable beyond profit
As a PBC, our board must balance shareholder returns with our public benefit and with the interests of the customers, communities and ecosystems our work affects.
Validated by science
Our commitment is to scientifically validated results, measured in the field with sensors and flow meters rather than estimated.
The people behind Aleterra.
Operators, builders and the inventor of the technology, united around one goal: more green with less water.
Darren McGee
CEO & Co-FounderAs a 3x founder with a reputation for turning visionary strategies into operational successes, Darren is known for orchestrating growth enablement and scaling with a blend of innovative foresight and disciplined execution.
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William Barnett
COO & Co-FounderA 20-year Air Force veteran, William's career was an accelerated masterclass in managing complex operations. In roles mirroring Director of Operations and Senior Program Manager, he was responsible for building high-performing teams, scaling logistics, and managing operational budgets for groups of 300+ members.
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Glenn Bell
CRO & Co-FounderThe inventor of Aleterra's core technology, Glenn has spent over 20 years developing solutions for growing flora in drought conditions. His breakthrough in altering soil thermal dynamics and hydrolysis led to a technology proven to cut water demands by up to 98%.
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We're always glad to talk with partners, customers and investors.