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- John Mern: Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Anthony Corso: CTO and Co-founderPast Role: Xplicit Computing, Co-Founder and Numerics Lead
Terra AI is a technology company that develops artificial intelligence software for the mining, energy, and subsurface resource sectors. The company builds decision-support tools that help users analyze geological and geophysical data to improve exploration planning and reduce uncertainty in identifying mineral deposits and underground resources.
It applies machine learning and probabilistic modeling techniques to integrate multiple data sources into unified subsurface interpretations. The company focuses on improving exploration workflows by simulating possible geological outcomes and guiding decisions such as drill targeting, asset evaluation, and resource estimation. Its platform is designed to process large, multi-modal datasets and generate a range of modeled scenarios that represent different subsurface possibilities. This helps users assess risk, optimize drilling strategies, and prioritize areas with higher likelihood of resource presence.
Terra AI’s technology is used in both mineral exploration and energy applications, including reservoir modeling and carbon storage projects. It supports users in evaluating uncertainty in early-stage exploration projects where data is limited and outcomes are highly variable. The system combines artificial intelligence with geoscience expertise to support planning across the exploration lifecycle, from initial assessment through drilling strategy development. The company also emphasizes improving efficiency in exploration workflows by reducing reliance on traditional trial-and-error approaches. Its tools aim to accelerate the transition from early exploration to development by providing more structured insights into subsurface conditions and potential resource value.