Max Safai is the Founder and CEO of M8 Systems, a pioneering IoT technology company focused on developing advanced, full-stack solutions for smart agriculture. With a commitment to supporting resource management and sustainability, Max leads M8 in providing machine learning and AI-driven insights that deliver actionable recommendations for farmers. Recognizing the essential nature of farming and food production, M8’s mission is rooted in addressing the challenges farmers face in California, the Southwest, and Texas, where water costs significantly impact the viability of agriculture.

Building on a career of pushing technological limits across healthcare, consumer, and industrial sectors, Max has shifted focus to creating systems that benefit people's lives daily by enhancing food production. M8’s flagship product, the M8 Waterguard™ system, is an intelligent, cloud-connected valve that monitors and manages water flow and pressure in irrigation systems, detecting leaks and automatically shutting down the valve while notifying the operator of the issue’s precise location. The complementary SoilGuard™ system measures soil saturation and temperature, transmitting data to the cloud for analysis and generating recommendations on maintaining optimal soil moisture.

Driven by the growing need to conserve water as the global population rises, M8 is dedicated to sustainable solutions that empower farmers to produce food efficiently and responsibly.