About us

First things first.

We harness the power of artificial intelligence to help our customers predict agricultural commodity prices and prevent supply disruptions.

Our Mission

Stop food supply shortages before they happen.

Our approach is straightforward and powerful: our customers have real-time access to the insights and transparency they need to make better decisions about where and when to source their agricultural commodities.

Your Challenges and How We Can Help

01

No access to good data

Companies don't have access to real-time accurate data about how a global crop is faring and are instead overly reliant on word-of-mouth and news cycles. Helios' reports and insight allow you to predict prices and supply availability for each commodity in real-time.

02

Lean, stretched teams

Agricultural procurement teams are always leanly staffed and forced to be reactive. Helios allows you to proactively check in on all of your global sourcing needs instantly - whether through your dashboard, weekly insights, or Global Commodity Report - saving you hours every week.

03

Climate change

Climate change is wreaking havoc on agriculture, and it’s only getting worse. Crop failures are becoming more common as temperatures continue to rise and natural disasters become more frequent. Our cutting-edge climate risk signals help you get (and stay) ahead of these risks.

Our Methodology

Helios’ artificial intelligence platform analyzes billions of signals in real-time to identify agricultural supply risks globally. Harnessing daily and historical climate data for over 14 million locations, Helios goes beyond generic analyst reports and dashboards to give you the most effective and granular predictions for all the commodities we cover.

Over 150 countries tracked daily in our database
Data covering the past 20 years for each location, with new data updated every 24 hours
250,000 global new sources updated every 15 minutes: Our model is constantly scanning news sources for updates that could influence commodity supply and price
Machine learning models specific to each commodity we cover
Ongoing data analysis and incorporation of new sources: we update our models as new risks present themselves, increasing the accuracy of our predictive features

Our Senior Team

Francisco Martin-Rayo

CEO & Co-Founder

Francisco Martin-Rayo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Helios AI, where he is focused on building a more resilient and transparent global food system. A former avocado trader turned entrepreneur, Francisco has spent his career at the intersection of technology, trade, and climate adaptation, working to protect the world’s food supply from the increasing volatility of climate change.

Before founding Helios AI, Francisco served as Chief Commercial Officer at Deep Labs AI and as a Principal at the Boston Consulting Group, where he led digital transformation initiatives for Fortune 100 companies. His hands-on experience in global agricultural markets shaped his passion for sustainable sourcing and data-driven climate resilience.

Francisco holds an MPP from Harvard University, a B.Sc. in Economics from the Wharton School, and a B.A. in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania. He has been quoted in the Financial Times, Nikkei Asia, Bloomberg, Fast Company, and Inc.com.Beyond his work at Helios, Francisco is on the Board of Directors for She Should Run, a 501(c)3 dedicated to electing 250,000 women to office. He resides in Middleburg, VA with his wife and two children.

Eden Canlilar

CTO & Co-Founder

Eden Canlilar is the Co-Founder and CTO of Helios AI, where she harnesses the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to build a more resilient and transparent global food system.

Prior to her work at Helios, Eden was an AI/ML engineer at Google, specializing in helping Google customers leverage AI in cutting-edge ways.

Before that, Eden spent 6 years at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Lead Data Scientist, during which she was nominated for an Abie Award for Emerging Technologist. In her over 12 years of experience building and shaping data-driven AI engineering programs, Eden has made it her mission to use technology to solve real-world problems.

She holds a Masters Degree Quantitative Analytics and Statistics from American University.

As a proud Muslim woman in tech and a working mom, Eden is also deeply committed to challenging the status quo, and has worked on data projects ranging from human trafficking to crime analysis, while also being an active member of the nonprofit Women for Women International. She resides in Plano, Texas with her family.

Brooke Schuyler, Head of Product and Design

Brooke is a Product Manager and Product Designer based outside of Washington, DC. Prior to Helios, she was a senior UX designer at Launch by NTT Data, working on enterprise applications, websites, and client dashboards. Before then, she worked at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Senior Consultant, focusing on the customer experience for a DoD analytics application. Brooke holds a B.S. in Marketing from Penn State University and a certificate in UX Design from General Assembly.

Rūta Freimane, Lead Frontend Engineer

Rūta Freimane is a Lead Frontend Engineer with extensive experience in scalable, performance-driven applications, leveraging technologies like Next.js, React, and TypeScript. Her work at Helios involves overseeing architecture, UI/UX optimization, and frontend scalability. Previously, she contributed significantly at a fintech startup, where she managed full-stack development, cloud deployments, and SEO optimizations, focusing on seamless frontend-backend integration. Rūta is passionate about mentorship, sharing knowledge through technical talks, bootcamps, and community programs, fostering a collaborative learning environment and supporting the next generation of developers.

Nathan Longoni, Lead Backend Engineer & Data Architect

Nathan is a Developer specialized in Data Engineering and Data Product Development with over a decade of experience in building data-driven solutions across a variety of industries. Throughout his career, Nathan has contributed to the development of numerous products, with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and market-ready innovations. He have a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and driving the entire product lifecycle—from identifying business opportunities to designing, implementing, and delivering cutting-edge solutions. Nathan has an MBA in Business Intelligence with a specialization in Data Science from University Center Leonardo Da Vinci (UNIASSELVI), along with a certificate in Product Design from University Center Cesumar (UNICESUMAR).

Our Advisors

Bill Hovis

Bill Hovis was formerly the Global Chief Procurement Officer for the Coca-Cola company, where he was in charge of leading the global organization responsible for purchasing over $25B of products and commodities per year. During his 23-year career there, he led teams of thousands of people globally and revolutionized the supply chain strategy and operational framework of the Coca-Cola Company.

Callie McAdams

Callie McAdams is an agriculturalist, strategist, economist, and agricultural policy expert. As the founder of Vibranteco, an agriculture consulting company, Callie specializes in customized advisory and strategy services on agricultural and related topics. Before that, she was a senior economist at the USDA and the Deputy Chief Economist for the U.S. House of Representatives.

Helios was made with you in mind.

Do you source, buy, sell or trade agricultural commodities?

01 CPG Companies and Restaurant Chains

Consumer product goods companies can use our tools to predict supply disruptions, commodity price shifts, and potential shortages of agricultural products. Our platform allows them to accurately plan pricing strategies, and maintain adequate stock levels to meet consumer demand.

02 Commodity Traders

Our climate risk signals are unrivaled at predicting the future price of soft commodities, specifically soy, corn, wheat, palm oil, coffee, and cocoa. Anticipate market movements weeks and even months before your competitors, maximizing alpha in a world of increasing price volatility.

03 Distributors and Wholesalers

Distributors and wholesalers can monitor supply disruptions and predict price shifts to make informed decisions about when and where to buy their agricultural commodities. Helios helps you stay ahead of the growing season and ensures you can evade price surges due to climate disruptions.

04 Food Processors and Manufacturers

Companies involved in food processing and manufacturing rely on a steady supply of raw materials from the agriculture sector. Our disruption-tracking tools enable you to anticipate shortages, identify alternative sources, and negotiate with growers and suppliers more effectively.