Andrea is the inventor of the Bioacoustic Cultivation and Communication Protocol (BCCP), a plant signaling platform designed to influence plant development, biochemical expression, and resilience through bioacoustic signaling. A dual American-Swiss citizen and graduate of the Merced Cannabis Cultivation Master Course, she brings 20 years of horticultural experience and 7 years of sound research to her work. Her work is protected by a non-provisional patent with five supporting provisionals, and her research is published on ResearchGate.
Andrea founded Haivya with a clear vision: to offer agriculture a better path forward. The BCCP enables cultivators the ability to grow healthier food, more potent plant medicines, and more resilient crops while working with nature rather than against it. Haivya offers an alternative to chemical inputs and genetic modifications, representing a new frontier in how humans collaborate with living systems.
Andrea Ott-Dahl, Founder, CEO & Chief Scientist
Keston brings a lifetime of leadership and entrepreneurial drive to Haivya. A natural-born leader, she has consistently risen to the forefront of every endeavor, inspiring teams and guiding organizations toward growth and success.
With vast experience in sales and business development, Keston has managed teams of up to 43 employees, honing a reputation as both a decisive strategist and a supportive mentor. Her ability to motivate people, solve complex problems, and execute ambitious goals has defined her career.
Driven by a relentless curiosity and love of learning, Keston thrives in building solutions where others see obstacles. Her unique blend of business expertise, creative vision, and fearless determination helps position Haivya not only as a breakthrough in science, but also as a sustainable, world-changing enterprise.