David Levine
Co-Founder & CEO
David has made a career of invention and serial entrepreneurship. My Home Park is the third start-up that David has co-founded. David built his previous company, Wireless Environment, into $30 million in sales on $1.1 million in equity. They were acquired by Ring in 2017, then by Amazon in 2018. He is a top-25 patent holder at Amazon.
David's favorite native plant is Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), which is native across much of the eastern US and features brilliant yellow blooms.
David holds a BA in History from Washington University and an MBA from Harvard University.
David's favorite native plant is Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata), which is native across much of the eastern US and features brilliant yellow blooms.
David holds a BA in History from Washington University and an MBA from Harvard University.
Wyatt Shell, Ph.D
Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer
Wyatt's career has been defined by a dedication to science and nature. Wyatt is a biologist with over 20 years’ experience and a specialization in wild bee ecology and behavior. During his time as a National Science Foundation Research Fellow and International Postdoc he became increasingly motivated to develop and implement practical solutions to save pollinators and the environment.
Wyatt's favorite native plant is New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) because of its abundant purple blooms and its ability to support both pollinators and songbirds.
Wyatt holds a BA in Biology from Bard College and a PhD in Integrative and Organismal Biology from the University of New Hampshire. His published works on the genetics, behavior, and ecology of native bees can be viewed here
Wyatt's favorite native plant is New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) because of its abundant purple blooms and its ability to support both pollinators and songbirds.
Wyatt holds a BA in Biology from Bard College and a PhD in Integrative and Organismal Biology from the University of New Hampshire. His published works on the genetics, behavior, and ecology of native bees can be viewed here
Veena Katragadda
Growth Director
Veena has always looked to build a career of impact. Prior to My Home Park, Veena’s worked for Target Corporation where she helped grow Target’s Cartwheel app to over 37 million users.
As part of Target’s Corporate Responsibility team, Veena helped coordinate and drive internal business action across a variety of important issues: human rights, regenerative agriculture, circular economy, water stewardship and more.
Veena’s favorite native plant is Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) because its native range includes Michigan (where she grew up) and because of its beauty and ability to attract hummingbirds (one of her favorite animals).
Veena holds a BBA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Stanford University.
As part of Target’s Corporate Responsibility team, Veena helped coordinate and drive internal business action across a variety of important issues: human rights, regenerative agriculture, circular economy, water stewardship and more.
Veena’s favorite native plant is Bee Balm (Monarda fistulosa) because its native range includes Michigan (where she grew up) and because of its beauty and ability to attract hummingbirds (one of her favorite animals).
Veena holds a BBA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Stanford University.