indigo

We are a group of people who are dedicated to Indigo’s mission of harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet. We approach problems with optimism and a beginner’s mindset, and believe in a solution-oriented approach to innovation.

Those with flexibility, high energy, and lots of motivation are sure to succeed at Indigo. We are clear about available growth opportunities and completely open to employee ideas that can elevate our mission to the next level. To date, even intern proposals have been so well received that there are now entire departments dedicated to such projects.

We focus on the microbes that have evolved in conjunction with plants over millions of years to optimize their health and maximize their productivity. Microbiomes are communities of microbes — microscopic organisms so tiny that millions of them can fit onto the head of a pin. They are the oldest form of life on earth and found in, on, and around every living thing — from humans and humpback whales, to molds and maple trees. Microbes help sustain life in all its forms. In fact, without these invisible companions, life as we know it wouldn’t exist.

Human microbiomes can be thought of as a community of nonhuman cells that assist in maintaining processes for a healthy body. Microbiomes can be impacted by different environments and everyday factors including age, health, diet, medicine, and more. Plants also have microbiomes, which are found on leaves, soil and inside the plant itself. Like human microbes, plant microbes can be impacted by their environment including heat and drought, chemicals such as pesticides, and even soil conditions.

Inspired by insights from the human microbiome, Indigo started with the hypothesis that microbes living inside the plant (endosymbionts) are vital to their health. But we found that some of these important microbes were being reduced by modern agricultural practices. By using sophisticated genomic sequencing and computational bioinformatics, Indigo has assembled what we believe is the world’s largest database of genomic information from these microbes.

We apply algorithms and machine learning to this database to predict which microbes are most beneficial to the plant’s health. The resulting products complement a plant’s natural processes to improve health and development across each phase of life, while boosting crop yields.

A big part of Indigo’s Core Values is to ensure that Indigo is a healthy and motivating place to work.

At Indigo, team members are encouraged to take part in every aspect of the work that the company is completing. Many folks work cross-departmentally with their colleagues to absorb as much knowledge as possible about the different areas of expertise, and everyone feels free to approach any level of leadership with new ideas and suggestions—or when help and support are required.

Everyone at Indigo is working to create a healthier planet, and that initiative begins right inside the office. We cater a nutritious lunch three times a week, offer gym membership incentives, encourage employees to bike to work, and supply stand-up desks. On top of that, team-wide events are always active, encouraging Indigo employees to get on their feet.

We will always strive to do the right thing.

We believe that the plant microbiome can fundamentally change agriculture for the better, and we are motivated to maximize that potential.


We are intensely focused on meeting the needs of four groups of stakeholders: growers, consumers, the environment, and shareholders.

We are committed to:

Helping growers improve their profitability
Improving the healthfulness of the food available to consumers
Protecting the environment by introducing new products that improve sustainability
Providing our shareholders with an above average return
When conflicts between our commitments to these stakeholders arise, we will work to find creative solutions that meet the needs of all four.

We are a science-based organization focused on innovations derived from nature. Identifying the microbes that are most beneficial to crops and applying them in the optimal way requires a deep understanding of science, and a tremendous investment in research and development.

undefinedWe are committed to being a motivating and healthy place to work.

To this end, we will:

Clearly communicate the company priorities, link each employee’s efforts to the company’s success, and recognize and reward success
Create an inspiring and collegial work environment where everyone feels connected to one another, collaborates well across functions, and has opportunities to learn and grow
Empower employees to be innovative, creative, and to set and achieve big goals
Support the health and wellness of our employees
We will interact with others with transparency, respect, honesty and integrity. We apply this principle to employees, partners, investors, regulators, growers and consumers. This behavior builds loyalty, garners trust, and establishes an impeccable reputation, and it’s just the right thing to do.

We aren’t perfect and will inevitably fall short of these values on occasion. When that happens, we will acknowledge our mistakes and learn from our experiences so we can do better in the future.

If what we believe about the potential of the plant microbiome is true, then we have an extraordinary opportunity here. We have an opportunity to work with farmers to change the world for the better, to fundamentally improve agriculture, and to create tremendous value in the process.

Because of the size of the opportunity before us, the single most important strategic decision we can make is around people. Our ability to lead in this area will be determined primarily by our ability to hire the very best people, to get everyone aligned on a common set of goals, and to create a culture of high energy innovation and collaboration.

If you are extraordinary in your field, and Indigo’s mission and culture are something you want to be a part of, join us at http://careers.indigoag.com/