GlacierGrid (previously Therma) is on a mission to combat climate change by eliminating food and energy waste from the global cooling system. GlacierGrid leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to build smart cooling technologies to reduce emissions and improve grid resilience of distributed energy resources through refrigeration as a way to help power the grid across food and healthcare industries. GlacierGrid is deployed across restaurants, retailers, distributors and manufacturers worldwide, with leading brands including McDonalds, Starbucks, NOW Foods, 7-Eleven and Marriott Hotels. In 2024, GlacierGrid anticipates its technology will result in over 1 million metric tons in CO2E savings.
how we work with GlacierGrid.
cred works closely with the Co-Founder and CEO, Manik Suri, to increase his visibility and thought leadership as a mission-driven leader at the intersection of public policy and private innovation. cred conducted a thought leadership audit to understand where Manik’s peers are showing up, and then developed speaking goals, platforms, targets, and social media content to inform a strategic approach to elevate his visibility and profile. Our work with Manik includes securing speaking engagements at events and podcasts across climate, energy, general tech, AI, and entrepreneurship, as well as identifying relevant awards & creating social media content that aligns with his platform.
“The cred team combines strong PR and brand marketing expertise with incredible hustle and a client-focused approach to deliver terrific speaking engagements. They have significantly elevated our brand and amplified our voice in the climate innovation space.”
GlacierGrid speakers we represent.
Manik Sur, Co-Founder and CEO
Manik is on a mission to help protect our food, health and planet. Prior to founding GlacierGrid (previously Therma), Manik worked in government & innovation, so he deeply understands the intersection of policy, regulation, and private sector innovation. He’s held positions at the White House National Economic Council and the global investment firm D. E. Shaw & Company. He co-founded the Governance Lab (GovLab), an innovation center at NYU that develops technology solutions to improve government. Manik is recognized as a Top 100 Harvard Alumni in Technology alongside Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates.
Manik’s speaking goals.
Bring attention to the cooling crisis and the massive impact of refrigeration
and HVAC on climate and CO2 emissions.
Elevate Manik’s profile as a forward-thinking tech founder and government innovation leader,
while positioning him as the go to thought leader on the cooling crisis.
Strengthen GlacierGrid’s visibility as a leader in cooling intelligence by
emphasizing sustainability, energy efficiency, and the integration of AI.
Manik’s speaking platform.
Cooling Grid Stress: Turning our Built Environment into Power Sources
Hot AI Products to Cool Our Planet: Building AI for Climate
Why AI is a Risk Worth Taking for the Planet
opportunities we’ve secured for Manik.
Collision
TNW
HBS Tech Conference
AI Summit NY
Teconomy Climate
GreenBiz Verge Electrify
GreenBiz Verge
reFed Food Waste
WorldFestival
Webit Impact Forum
Front End of Innovation
Purpose Driven Entrepreneur Podcast
20 Minute Leaders Podcast
Climate Positive Podcast
Traction Webinar