Carbon Robotics Appoints Don Listwin as Lead Independent Director

Company - People | Jun 02, 2025 | Voyager Capital LLC

Carbon Robotics Appoints Don Listwin as Lead Independent Director

Carbon Robotics, a pioneer in agriculture AI and robotics, has appointed Don Listwin as Lead Independent Director. The appointment signals the company’s transition from an early-stage innovator to a market leader in scaling execution. With over forty years of experience in technology scaling and transformative M&A, Listwin has held executive roles at notable companies like Cisco and RapidAI. His macro technology vision and experience in leading companies from disruptors to market leaders make him a strategic fit for Carbon Robotics. CEO Paul Mikesell highlights Listwin's ability to provide strategic perspective and operational discipline pivotal for the company’s ongoing expansion in product and geography. With technological solutions like the LaserWeeder and AutoTractor, Carbon Robotics aims to address rising costs and labor shortages in agriculture, aligning with their mission to make farming profitable and sustainable. The appointment comes at an opportune time, as demand for efficient farming technologies increases globally, positioning Carbon Robotics to lead the agriculture industry into a new technological era.

Sectors

  • Agricultural Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence

Geography

  • United States – Carbon Robotics, headquartered in Seattle, is expanding its impact within the United States as it scales its operations and products domestically and internationally.

Industry

  • Agricultural Technology – Carbon Robotics operates within the Agricultural Technology industry, focusing on using AI and robotics to enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability.
  • Artificial Intelligence – The company's innovations in AI highlight its role in transforming traditional farming methods through advanced technological solutions.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Carbon RoboticsCompanyTargetA company focused on transforming agriculture using AI and robotics.
    Don ListwinLead Independent DirectorPersonAppointed to the board of Carbon Robotics; an experienced executive with a strong background in scaling technology companies and M&A.
    Paul MikesellCEO and FounderPersonThe CEO of Carbon Robotics, focusing on scaling the company and implementing strategic initiatives.
    Voyager Capital LLCPrivate Equity FirmPEA private equity firm involved with Carbon Robotics.