

Oso Technologies
Oso Technologies connects the physical world to the internet. Our first product, PlantLink, is Nest for plants and commercial landscaping.
- Stage Prototype Ready
- Industry Electronics / Instrumentation
- Location Champaign, IL, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded July 2012
- Employees 5
- Website myplantlink.com
Company Summary
Oso Technologies develops Internet connected devices. Oso's first product, Plant Link, is a wireless soil moisture management system for home gardeners. Plant Link can remind users when and how much to water their plants and even water automatically if connected to an optional valve. Plant Link launched in January 2013 on Kickstarter where it went on to receive nearly $100k worth of pre-orders by 900 customers in under 30 days.
Team
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Eduardo TorrealbaCo-Founder and CEO
Eduardo Torrealba is the CEO and co-founder of Oso. Outside of Oso, he is studying micro-scale heat transfer at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (UIUC) where research is funded by the National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship. Eduardo received his bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from Baylor University. His hobbies include grilling, gardening, and trying to grow a respectable beard.
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Trevor HutchinsCo-Founder
Trevor Hutchins is a hardware and embedded systems engineer and co-founder of Oso. He received a master’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from UIUC and a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University. Trevor is currently a PhD student at the University of Illinois. In his free time, Trevor can be found taking advantage of the great outdoors.
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Michael ClemensonCo-Founder
Michael Clemenson is a mechanical design engineer and co-founder of Oso. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering at UIUC. Michael obtained a master’s degree from UIUC and a bachelor’s degree from Baylor University, both in mechanical engineering. In his free time Michael enjoys cycling and and traveling with his wife.
Advisors
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Alan SingletonLawyerUnconfirmedThane HansonAccountantUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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Serra CapitalUnconfirmedIllinois VenturesUnconfirmedVarious AngelsUnconfirmed
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