150 | How Ranchbot Is Transforming Livestock Water Monitoring with Andrew Coppin

In Today’s Episode:

This week, we’re talking water—and how technology is changing one of ranching’s oldest challenges. Jessie sits down with Andrew Coppin, co-founder and CEO of Ranchbot, to explore how his company is helping producers monitor water systems in real time, cut unnecessary labor, and make smarter decisions without constantly driving across the ranch.

In the episode, Andrew chats:

• How Ranchbot is helping producers monitor water systems in real time, reduce unnecessary labor, and make better decisions without constantly driving across their operations
• His perspective on the differences between Australian and American ranching
• What it takes to build technology producers actually trust
• How simple, reliable tools can completely change the day-to-day reality of running an operation

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More About Andrew

Andrew is a passionate advocate for the better use of technology in Agribusiness to improve productivity, profitability, and the management of natural capital.

After an extensive executive career in capital markets and funds management he has spent the last ten years in the Agritech/Ranch-tech sector mentoring emerging technology companies as a Founder, Investor, Adviser and Company Director.

He is Co-Founder and Managing Director of Farmbot Monitoring Solutions (Australia) and was Founding President of The Australian Agritech Association before moving to Texas in 2024 to establish Ranchbot Monitoring solutions. 

His companies now service the remote monitoring and control systems for over 10,000 Ranchers, Farmers, wildlife managers and custodians of water and natural capital across the globe.

More About Leaders Of The West

Leaders Of The West is a podcast for innovators and change-makers in the ag and western industries. Hosted by Jessie Jarvis, the Founder of Of The West, our mission with Leaders Of The West is to foster a community of pioneers, innovators, and leaders who want to be at the forefront of what’s next. 

Whether it’s a guest episode where we’re digging into the blueprints behind our favorite industry businesses, discussing the innovation and strategies that have allowed family farming and ranching operations to continue on for another generation, to episodes with honest conversations from entrepreneurs who have risked it all on their dreams, or leaders detailing how to create a company culture so strong that you couldn’t pay your employees to leave. 

These conversations are meant to encourage the leaders of today and inspire the next generation of trailblazers. 

In addition to bringing in guests, you’ll also find some solo episodes, where Jessie shares the lessons she’s learned throughout her journey as a rancher, entrepreneur, wife, and mother. 

Whether you’re a farmer, a rancher, an equine lover, someone headed up the leadership ladder, an ag business owner, a western sports athlete, an entrepreneur, or someone who just loves the western way of life—this is the place for you.

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