Dr Schellhorn is co-founder and CEO of RapidAIM bio-digital crop protection. RapidAIM’s on a mission to reduce the chemical intensity of agriculture by taking the guesswork out of pest management.   Prior to launching RapidAIM Pty Ltd, Nancy was a Principal Research Scientist with CSIRO in Brisbane Australia where she led teams of scientist to use novel tools and technologies to solve traditional problems in agriculture. Nancy took the leap into the commercial realm to have greater impact with her science, to go beyond the pen and megaphone, and create the solution for change.    Nancy has served on many national and international committees and advisory panels; has received many accolades and awards including the Chairman’s Medal (CSIRO’s top scientific achievement accolade), and has published extensively on sustainable approaches to managing pests in food and fibre crops with >1800 peer-reviewed citations.