Yes, we will be releasing our product (packaged in the platform) and then allow developers to add their apps to the platform too. We are even thinking of open sourcing our app to make it easier for developers.
I think the closest thing right now is Chromecast. But I think they are focussed on screen sharing to your TV, while we want to connect all your devices.
Why in Asia more than in other parts of the world? Mitigation of weather-related risks and oportunities should apply to any farmer with enough sophistication.
Maybe the comment was more about the agricultural economy. Most farmers have been and continue to be small-scale farmers (a few acres?), and since there are a lot more people in Asia, I'd expect a lot more farmers. I'm guessing that climate changes would hit 1000 people each with 2-acre farms in Asia differently than it would the pocketbook of 1 person with a 2000 acre farm in America that grows crops that get partially subsidized by the US govt. The role the govt plays (or doesn't, for example, b/c of excessive corruption), is also a factor.
I was just thinking that along with other stats. For example:
* industry volume vs need (supply/demand)
* average education requirements
* comparison to other high paying jobs in that same country (lawyers/doctors in the US)
* programming language usage (Ruby, PHP, Javascript, Java whatever else).
and idk. Just to get a good idea of how each country stands.
If anyone wants to meetup the day before/after the event to discuss ideas/hear about my startup let me know. I am always excited to meet new people, listen to their ideas an give/get feedback.