About Us
We develop frontier AI to amplify the voices of nature, creating new pathways for the transformation of our systems—and ourselves. Our team is made up of technology and non-profit leaders, AI researchers, engineers, and ethologists – all focused on a common goal: to decode and amplify the voice of nature and rebalance our relationship with the natural world.
Our Team
Our Board
Supporters
Earth Species Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit made possible by the generosity of visionary individuals and foundations who believe in the transformative potential of decoding animal communication. Thanks to their generous support, we are pioneering AI-driven breakthroughs that deepen our understanding of the natural world. If you’re interested in joining our journey to decode, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to jane@earthspecies.org.
Thank you so much to all the generous supporters who have made this work possible. The lists below recognize cumulative donations of $10,000 or more over the last five years.
$5M+
Reid Hoffman
Waverley Street Foundation
$1M – $5M
Steve & Genevieve Jurvetson
Chris Larsen
Allen Family Philanthropies
$500K – $999K
Google Cloud
Britt Selvitelle
$100K – $499K
Alex Asseily
Builders Vision
Ezra & Marisa Callahan
Filecoin Foundation for the Decentralized Web
Kate James
Brewster Kahle, Internet Archive
Mike Krieger
Kumavis
Adam & Melony Lewis
Mae Philanthropies
Matt Mullenweg
National Geographic Society
Patrick J McGovern Foundation
Courtney Roberts & Stephen Preston
Justin Rosenstein
Annika Sten Pärson, The Inner Foundation
The Payne Brodeur Giving Fund
$10K – $99K
Ajaz Ahmed
Amr & Shirin Charitable Giving Fund
Craig Clemens
Mike Cotton
Bill Duane
Conor Farese
Simone Giacomelli
Tom Gruber
Timothy Herzik & Garry Nolan
Andy Lam
Bethanie Maples
Will Marshall
Dave & Brit Morin
Optas Capital
Shiva Rajaraman
Milo Runkle
Schrock Family Philanthropy
Evan & Christina Sharp
Dick Simon
Halle Tecco & Jeff Hammerbacher
Telluray Foundation
Steve Vassallo
…and a number of donors who prefer to remain anonymous.
Our Community
Get involved in the dynamic online conversation around AI and animal communication!
Since 2021, ESP has hosted a Discord server that brings together AI researchers, bioacousticians, ethologists and other enthusiasts from around the world.
Working at Earth Species Project
The Earth Species Project is a fully remote global team. Our success depends on our diversity, and we strive to create an inclusive environment that supports creativity and innovation.
Values
Committed To The Frontier
We embrace the frontier to drive our work forward. Our approach is swift and flexible, and we iterate at the speed of technology.
Collective Foresight
We work together – with a keen awareness of the levers and incentives of a system – to create an impact bigger than each one of us is capable of alone.
Provocative
We work to dismantle siloes, question the current regime, and share knowledge openly.
Moral Courage
We stand up for what is right, even in the face of adversity or dissent. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and take responsibility for both the positive potential of our work, and the risks.
Playful
We are fueled by a childlike wonder of the world around us.
Kind to Each Other
Restoring humanity’s connection with nature requires empathy and connection. We champion our colleagues and strive to always do right by them.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance – ESP covers 100% of the premium
- 401k plan with match (if based in the United States)
- Home office stipend
- Unlimited paid time off, with a recommended minimum of three weeks per year
- Flexible working hours
- Collaborations with top biologists and conservation institutions in the field of behavioral ecology
- Opportunity to observe and participate in data collection—previous research includes bioacoustic and behavioral ecology fieldwork in Alaska, Monterey Bay in California, and the Congo rainforest
- Regular team retreats around the world