About Bloom IQ
Bloom IQ offers unparalleled clarity to the fresh produce market, providing actionable information, robust analytics, and insightful predictions across the entire supply chain. We empower users with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate market complexities and drive positive change.
Our Mission
We are dedicated to transforming the fresh produce industry by employing sophisticated methods to convert data into actionable information and predictions, fostering enhanced efficiency and predictability throughout the whole supply chain, bringing clarity to the fresh produce market.
Our commitment extends to environmental sustainability. We prioritize the use of data centres powered by the highest possible percentage of renewable energy sources. Ensuring our dedication to sustainability is evident not only in the improvements we bring to the supply chain but also in our own operational footprint.
Our Vision
Our vision is to pioneer a new era for the fresh produce market, one where environmental responsibility and operational efficiency are intrinsically linked, leading to a more sustainable and enduring ecosystem.
We strive to empower users with sophisticated information and insightful predictions that not only reduce waste and optimize resource use, but also contribute to a more economically viable landscape for the industry.
Building upon this foundation, our future vision is to establish Bloom IQ as the definitive source of truth for the fresh produce market.
Our Core Values
Empowerment
We are dedicated to equipping our users with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the complexities of the fresh produce market and drive positive change.
Efficiency
We are committed to optimizing processes and resource utilization throughout the supply chain to minimize waste and maximize productivity.
Trust
We are committed to being a reliable and a source of accurate market intelligence, providing consistent and trustworthy information you can count on to make critical decisions.
Meet Our Team
David Karwacki
CEO & Co-Founder
David Karwacki is the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Bloom IQ, bringing an unparalleled 35 years of deep industry knowledge and a vast global network to the fresh produce sector. A proven entrepreneur and influential leader, he successfully founded and guided Star Group to become a leading force in the North American market. Furthermore, David spearheaded the pioneering development of a major, state-of-the-art lettuce greenhouse operation in Canada, demonstrating his innovative spirit. Recognized as Packers Produce Person of the Year 2024, David now channels his extensive experience to drive Bloom IQ's mission to revolutionize the fresh produce industry.
Matthew Ledray
Director & Co-Founder
Matthew Ledray is the results-oriented Co-Founder and COO at Bloom IQ, a key architect of operational excellence and technical strategy. A distinguished leader in Cloud and AI, Matthew's tenure as GCP IT COO & Programme Manager at HSBC saw him build and empower high-performing global IT delivery teams, orchestrating transformative large-scale initiatives with significant impact. His entrepreneurial drive, evident since the age of 16, now fuels Bloom IQ's agile and scalable operations, ensuring the seamless execution of its innovative vision.
Alexandre Carvalho
CTO & Co-Founder
Alex de Carvalho, Bloom IQ's CTO, is a distinguished full-stack AI expert and former Googler, celebrated for his exceptional technical talent. His remarkable foundation in applied mathematics, starting with university at age 12 and multiple national math olympiad medals, underpins his deep analytical skills. With an MBA in Data Science and studies at leading global universities (Sydney, Rio de Janeiro), Alex brings a broad technical insight that drives Bloom IQ's cutting-edge AI development, as demonstrated by his leadership at HSBC for GCP.