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.
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Peter Wrinch, founder of Uncommon Partners, is a dynamic leader in the social impact sector with a commitment to purpose and transformation. With a background as CEO of Hollyhock Leadership Institute and Executive Director of Pivot Legal Society, Peter has been at the forefront of change, championing legal advocacy, community development, and organizational renewal. Today, he guides social purpose organizations through strategic and purpose-driven journeys, helping them thrive in an era of rapid change.
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Joanna Li is the COO and co-founder of Switchboard, where she helps small businesses leverage automation and AI to boost efficiency. With over a decade of experience in project management and user-centric design, Joanna combines her tech savvy and operational expertise to streamline processes for growing companies. A Vancouver native with a global perspective, she's passionate about using technology to solve real-world business challenges and empower teams to work smarter.
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Payton Nyquvest, founder and CEO of Numinus, is a trailblazer in psychedelic-assisted therapy, pioneering mental health solutions that bridge ancient wisdom and modern science. Driven by his own journey of healing from chronic pain and mental health challenges, Payton established Numinus to offer safe, research-backed psychedelic therapies. Under his leadership, Numinus has become a leading force in Canada’s emerging psychedelic industry, advancing treatments that promise transformative impacts on mental wellness.
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