Rooted in nature
Growing the future
Welcome to Sequoia, where we help individuals and companies
from all fields and disciplines apply the genius of the natural world
to develop creative and regenerative solutions.
Mission
EDUCATE - ADVOCATE - INNOVATE - COLLABORATE
At Sequoia, we help translate the wisdom of the natural
world into accessible, actionable insights that empower
people of all ages and backgrounds - from children and
innovators to companies and governments. Biomimicry
and natural systems thinking are effective and proven
frameworks that have a tremendous impact in problem
solving, innovation, and living in a way that is wholly
conducive to life.
The natural world is an infinite resource full of tried
and true forms, systems and processes that have evolved
over the course of billions of years. They simultaneously
embody peak resilience, adaptability, efficiency,
regeneration and beauty.
Architecture, biotechnology, robotics, agricultural
practices, urban design, business organization, medicine,
material fabrication, fashion, every single discipline and
industry has lessons to learn from the natural world that
are essential for positive advancements and creating a
balanced future we wish to see.
Sequoia uses nature as a teacher, and technology as a
tool, to achieve these goals. See how you can apply
the principles of the natural world to advance your path!
About
Saadi Halil, Principal of Sequoia
Sequoia was born from a calling — the realization that biomimicry is not merely a design strategy,
but a worldview capable of reshaping how we innovate, educate, and build.
A graduate of the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University, Sequoia’s founder
Saadi Halil began his exploration of regenerative systems through a year-long thesis on the pioneering urban
planning of Curitiba, Brazil. His research examined how cities in industrializing countries can still grow and
industrialize while remaining ecologically integrated — a theme that would emerge later in defining his career.
Though biomimicry is often seen as applicable and related to specific fields such as engineering and biotechnology,
Saadi recognized a critical gap: widespread understanding. After completing the Learn Biomimicry Educators
program and immersing himself in the discipline, he identified his unique contribution — serving as a bridge
between complex scientific principles and broad cultural adoption.
An entrepreneur who founded and scaled San Francisco’s Hometown Creamery into a multi-location enterprise,
he pairs creative ideation with operational execution. His biomimetic urban design concept for Market Street in
San Francisco, was awarded the Norman Foster Award for Innovation by Lord Norman Foster himself —
validating both visionary thinking and practical application.
Sequoia now focuses on keynote speaking, AI-driven ideation labs, youth programs, founder advisory, corporate
training, and strategic consulting for cities. Its approach goes beyond sustainability toward regeneration —
embedding nature’s principles into strategy, innovation, and education.
Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, and experienced across industries and cultures, Sequoia, is uniquely
positioned to make biomimicry accessible, actionable, and globally relevant.