About Eric Ralls

Eric Ralls's journey began in East Texas, where his early exposure to both industrial development and environmental concerns shaped his unique perspective on sustainable progress. This foundation, combined with his formal education in Japanese Language and Literature/Psychology from Vanderbilt University and his strategic business training from Thunderbird School of Global Management, has informed his innovative approach to environmental technology and education.

As a serial entrepreneur in the digital space, Eric has consistently broken new ground in making scientific knowledge accessible to the public. His first venture, Cosmiverse, launched in 1999, transformed how people engage with astronomy and space exploration. This was followed by RedOrbit.com, which earned the Outstanding Achievement in Web Development award in 2006 for its user-friendly approach to science communication.

In 2016, Eric founded Earth.com Inc., creating a dynamic platform for environmental news and biodiversity celebration. His innovation continued with the development of PlantSnap in 2017, an AI-powered plant identification app that revolutionized how people interact with the botanical world. Building on this success, Eric launched EarthSnap in 2022, expanding the concept to create the ultimate identifier for all living things.

Through these ventures, Eric has established himself as a pioneer in using technology to deepen our connection with nature. His work has been recognized by major media outlets and technology leaders, including Amazon AWS and CleverTap, confirming his position as a leading voice in environmental technology and education.

Today, Eric continues to innovate through Earth.com and EarthSnap, maintaining his commitment to making environmental discovery and education accessible to everyone through cutting-edge technology.