Cool tech hot problem
In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Manik Suri, founder and CEO of GlacierGrid, a climate tech company tackling emissions through an unexpected source: commercial cooling. Manik takes us from the West Wing to the grid, sharing how he went from working in Obama’s White House to building tech that helps restaurants, retailers, and hospitality giants like McDonald’s and Marriott reduce energy use, cut food waste, and fight refrigerant leaks, all through smarter HVAC and refrigeration systems. We explore what it means to scale a startup that intersects AI, IoT, and climate in a world increasingly divided on sustainability, and why sometimes the boldest move is just to start, even if you don’t know how it ends.
More Episodes
Quantum of consciousness
What if the key to understanding human consciousness lies in building it into AI? In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Dr. Suzanne Gildert, Founder & CEO of Nirvanic Consciousness Technologies, to explore the cutting edge of AI, quantum physics, and the pursuit of machine consciousness. With a background in robotics, AGI, and quantum computing, Dr. Gildert has led breakthroughs at Sanctuary AI, Kindred AI, and D-Wave Systems. She holds 67+ patents and is now pioneering quantum consciousness technology at Nirvanic. This conversation challenges our assumptions about what intelligence is, where AI is headed, and how it could change our understanding of the human mind.
What if the key to understanding human consciousness lies in building it into AI? In this episode of High Agency, we sit down with Dr. Suzanne Gildert, Founder & CEO of Nirvanic Consciousness Technologies, to explore the cutting edge of AI, quantum physics, and the pursuit of machine consciousness. With a background in robotics, AGI, and quantum computing, Dr. Gildert has led breakthroughs at Sanctuary AI, Kindred AI, and D-Wave Systems. She holds 67+ patents and is now pioneering quantum consciousness technology at Nirvanic. This conversation challenges our assumptions about what intelligence is, where AI is headed, and how it could change our understanding of the human mind.
Lead, follow, and get out of the way
Kraig Docherty is a strategic HR leader with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling high-performing teams across multiple industries, from technology and gaming to healthcare and logistics. As the founder of Why Talent, Kraig has been a trusted advisor to CEOs and founders at top companies like Electronic Arts, Activision Blizzard, and Indochino. He specializes in aligning people strategy with business objectives, focusing on transformative HR leadership and creating environments where teams can thrive.
Kraig Docherty is a strategic HR leader with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling high-performing teams across multiple industries, from technology and gaming to healthcare and logistics. As the founder of Why Talent, Kraig has been a trusted advisor to CEOs and founders at top companies like Electronic Arts, Activision Blizzard, and Indochino. He specializes in aligning people strategy with business objectives, focusing on transformative HR leadership and creating environments where teams can thrive.
.avif)
Biology, AI and the business of multi-century humans
Steven Ten Holder is the co-founder of Acorn Biolabs, where he’s redefining the future of health through groundbreaking work in cell preservation and regenerative medicine. From pioneering CRISPR for plant immunity to launching a successful startup backed by Y Combinator, Steven’s vision is reshaping longevity-tech. His work blends artificial intelligence, biology, and synthetic breakthroughs to help people live sharper, stronger, and more resilient lives. A dual-minded thinker, Steven continues to lead the next wave of innovation in the biotech industry.
Steven Ten Holder is the co-founder of Acorn Biolabs, where he’s redefining the future of health through groundbreaking work in cell preservation and regenerative medicine. From pioneering CRISPR for plant immunity to launching a successful startup backed by Y Combinator, Steven’s vision is reshaping longevity-tech. His work blends artificial intelligence, biology, and synthetic breakthroughs to help people live sharper, stronger, and more resilient lives. A dual-minded thinker, Steven continues to lead the next wave of innovation in the biotech industry.
Book a Meeting
Or
Send a Message
