Who we are

About Korotu

About Korotu

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Founded in 2020, we are a social enterprise based in Canada that develops award-winning environmental software and data-driven solutions that measure, monitor, and protect nature. Operating from Toronto and Vancouver, we leverage artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and GIS to solve complex challenges across the land preservation, forestry, and agricultural sectors.


Our vision is a world where 30% of the earth's surface is meaningfully protected by 2030.

Founded in 2020, we are a social enterprise based in Canada that develops award-winning environmental software and data-driven solutions that measure, monitor, and protect nature. Operating from Toronto and Vancouver, we leverage artificial intelligence, remote sensing, and GIS to solve complex challenges across the land preservation, forestry, and agricultural sectors.


Our vision is a world where 30% of the earth's surface is meaningfully protected by 2030.

Our Culture

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Korotu brings together a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, data scientists, GIS specialists, environmental scientists, and forestry experts working across our offices in Toronto, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. Together with our talented staff, we develop award-winning technology recognized nationally by WWF-Canada's Nature x Carbon Tech Challenge, Foresight 50, and more.


We are united by a shared passion for the outdoors and creating meaningful environmental impact.

Korotu brings together a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, data scientists, GIS specialists, environmental scientists, and forestry experts working across our offices in Toronto, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. Together with our talented staff, we develop award-winning technology recognized nationally by WWF-Canada's Nature x Carbon Tech Challenge, Foresight 50, and more.


We are united by a shared passion for the outdoors and creating meaningful environmental impact.

Sean Rudd

Founder & CEO

Sean has led Korotu since its inception in 2020. He has overseen over 100 engagements spanning conservation planning, carbon assessment, environmental monitoring, and more. He holds an MBA (Entrepreneurship), BSc (Computer Science), and BCom (Econ).

Agata Rudd

Co-Founder & Indigenous Relations Lead

Agata manages client relationships and oversees Korotu's operations and Indigenous and land user engagement. She has over 15 years experience in the non-profit, regulatory, and corporate sectors.

Dr. Derek Robinson

Chief Science Officer

CSO at Korotu and an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, in the Dept. of Geography and Environmental Mgmt. His research focuses on land use and the carbon cycle, integrated science, management and policy.

Dr. Derek Robinson

Chief Science Officer

CSO at Korotu and an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, in the Dept. of Geography and Environmental Mgmt. His research focuses on land use and the carbon cycle, integrated science, management and policy.

John Pineau

Senior Forestry Advisor

John has over 40 years of experience in the forestry sector, working with enterprise GIS, spatial and temporal modelling, and analyzing forest management outcomes. He is also a Professor at Algonquin College, specializing in remote sensing, GIS, land stewardship and forest management.

Vicky Chen

Product Lead - CarbonCruise

Vicky is a Software Engineer and the Product Lead for CarbonCruise. She holds a BASc in Computer Engineering from UBC.

Manvir Dhami

Product Lead - DroneWatch

Manvir is a Software Engineer and the product lead for DroneWatch. He holds a BASc in Computer Engineering from UBC.

Rebecca Lee

Product Lead - CarbonWatch & ForestChangeWatch

Rebecca is a software engineer and the ForestChangeWatch and CarbonWatch Product Lead. She graduated from UBC with a BASc in Computer Engineering.

Kristina Brown

Solution Designer

Kristina leads Product Design and Communications Strategy at Korotu. She holds a Masters in UX Design from the University of Toronto.

Vicky Chen

Product Lead - CarbonCruise

Vicky is the Product Lead for CarbonCruise. She holds a BSc in Computer Engineering from UBC.

Manvir Dhami

Product Lead - DroneWatch

Manvir is the product lead for DroneWatch. He graduated from UBC with a BASc in computer engineering.

Alena Pulhug

Research Analyst

Alena leads Strategic Research and Go-to-Market activities at Korotu. She holds a Masters in UX Design from the University of Toronto.

Kristina Brown

Solution Designer

Kristina leads Product Design and Communications at Korotu. She holds an MI in User Experience Design from the University of Toronto.

Rebecca Lee

Product Lead - CarbonWatch & ForestChangeWatch

Rebecca is a Software Engineer and the ForestChangeWatch and CarbonWatch Product Lead. She graduated from UBC with a BASc in Computer Engineering.

Alena Pulhug

Research Analyst

Alena leads Marketing Strategy and Go-to-Market activities at Korotu. She holds a Masters in UX Design from the University of Toronto.

Our Values

Our Values

Our work and culture at Korotu are guided by the following core values:

Our work and culture at Korotu are guided by the following core values:

Planet &
People First

Our work is guided by its benefit to the planet, and the communities we serve.

Experimentation
and Learning

We solve complex problems through continuous experimentation, learning, and improvement.

Pride in Our Work

We are driven by a commitment to delivering work of the highest quality, integrity, and impact.

Team &
Individual Oriented

We build our collective strength by supporting the professional growth and wellbeing of each team member.

Client-Focused

We are dedicated to understanding our clients’ needs, and building practical tools that deliver results.

Intellectual Curiosity
and Innovation

Our curiosity drives us to find better, more effective ways to solve environmental challenges

Careers

Join us

Join us

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If you are a passionate problem-solver, looking to apply your skills to work that makes a real difference for the environment, you’re in the right place. 

At Korotu, we welcome a variety of talents, skills and perspectives to join our team, fill out the form below to inquire about career opportunities.

If you are a passionate problem-solver, looking to apply your skills to work that makes a real difference for the environment, you’re in the right place. 


At Korotu, we welcome a variety of talents, skills and perspectives to join our team, fill out the form below to inquire about career opportunities.

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Let's build a more resilient
future together.

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Let's build a
more resilient
future together.

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Let's build a more resilient
future together.

Our Values

Our work and culture at Korotu are guided by the following core values:

Planet &
People First

Our work is guided by its benefit to the planet, and the communities we serve.

Experimentation
and Learning

We solve complex problems through continuous experimentation, learning, and improvement.

Team &
Individual Oriented

We build our collective strength by supporting the professional growth and wellbeing of each team member.

Client-Focused

We are dedicated to understanding our clients’ needs, and building practical tools that deliver results.

Intellectual Curiosity
and Innovation

Our curiosity drives us to find better, more effective ways to solve environmental challenges

Pride in Our Work

We are driven by a commitment to delivering work of the highest quality, integrity, and impact.