28 min
Manik Suri, CEO and Founder of Therma: $30 Million Raised to Build the Cooling Intelligence Category Category Visionaries
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Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Manik Suri, CEO and Founder of GlacierGrid (formerly known as Therma°), a cooling intelligence platform that has raised over $30 Million in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Manik's Transition to Tech Entrepreneurship: From his roots in law and public service, Manik was motivated to pursue technology as a means to effect social change more dynamically outside the confines of government, focusing on public benefits through innovation.
The Inception of GlacierGrid: Recognizing the outdated methods in food industry temperature control, which led to significant resource wastage and operational inefficiencies, inspired the creation of GlacierGrid to modernize and optimize these systems.
Innovative Technology for Efficiency: GlacierGrid introduces IoT sensors and data analytics into refrigeration and HVAC systems, enabling real-time monitoring and adjustments that enhance energy efficiency and reduce unnecessary waste.
Overcoming Adoption Barriers: One of the key challenges GlacierGrid faces is convincing businesses to adopt new technology solutions amid numerous operational demands, despite the clear advantages of their system.
Growth Strategy: The company employs a strategic mix of thought leadership, direct sales, and digital marketing efforts to educate potential customers about the transformative benefits of intelligent cooling solutions.
The Power of Storytelling: Manik highlights the critical role that effective storytelling plays in both fundraising and marketing, considering it an essential skill that can be refined to inspire and mobilize change.
Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with Manik Suri, CEO and Founder of GlacierGrid (formerly known as Therma°), a cooling intelligence platform that has raised over $30 Million in funding.
Here are the most interesting points from our conversation:
Manik's Transition to Tech Entrepreneurship: From his roots in law and public service, Manik was motivated to pursue technology as a means to effect social change more dynamically outside the confines of government, focusing on public benefits through innovation.
The Inception of GlacierGrid: Recognizing the outdated methods in food industry temperature control, which led to significant resource wastage and operational inefficiencies, inspired the creation of GlacierGrid to modernize and optimize these systems.
Innovative Technology for Efficiency: GlacierGrid introduces IoT sensors and data analytics into refrigeration and HVAC systems, enabling real-time monitoring and adjustments that enhance energy efficiency and reduce unnecessary waste.
Overcoming Adoption Barriers: One of the key challenges GlacierGrid faces is convincing businesses to adopt new technology solutions amid numerous operational demands, despite the clear advantages of their system.
Growth Strategy: The company employs a strategic mix of thought leadership, direct sales, and digital marketing efforts to educate potential customers about the transformative benefits of intelligent cooling solutions.
The Power of Storytelling: Manik highlights the critical role that effective storytelling plays in both fundraising and marketing, considering it an essential skill that can be refined to inspire and mobilize change.
28 min