Initiatives
Initiatives
From climate tech to civic innovation, these initiatives reflect Manik Suri’s commitment to building tools for a cooler planet, better institutions, and a more resilient future.
Founder & Managing Partner
Venture capital fund investing in early‑stage technology companies that leverage AI to drive social impact at scale.
Founder & CEO
Climate tech company transforming the cooling sector. 10,000+ deployments with McDonald’s, Delta, and Marriott.
Co-Founder
Civic innovation lab improving public decision-making. $9M raised; partners include World Bank, NHS, and the White House.
Board Member
Supports SustainChain, an AI-powered climate collaboration platform. Recognized by Fast Company for design and impact.
Fellow
Leadership network shaping modern national security. Focus on climate resilience as a long-term strategic priority.
Member
Global community of 35,000+ CEOs advancing leadership through learning, innovation, and purpose-driven impact.
GlacierGrid: Scaling Cooling Intelligence
GlacierGrid is a climate technology company tackling one of the most overlooked drivers of global warming: cooling. The company reduces emissions, energy waste, and food loss from refrigeration and HVAC systems — which together account for nearly 10% of global CO₂e emissions.
GlacierGrid combines smart hardware, AI optimization, and intuitive software into a scalable platform already deployed in thousands of commercial sites across the U.S.
Key Stats
locations deployed
paying customers
capital raised
verified average utility bill savings
MTCO₂e emissions avoided annually
Hardware + AI + software
integrated platform
McDonald’s, Marriott, Domino’s, Delta
Trusted by
Impact Highlights
Prevents refrigeration failure and food spoilage
Cuts energy consumption via automated control and load shifting
Reduces refrigerant leakage and HVAC inefficiencies
Integrated with utility incentive & demand response programs
Delivers measurable ROI through cost savings and incentives
Helps restaurants, retailers, and hotels decarbonize their operations
How It Works
- Monitor cooling systems via long-range sensors
- Control energy use with AI-based automation
- Optimize operations with predictive maintenance and utility integration
- Scale effortlessly across thousands of sites
Featured Media
Top GreenTech Companies of 2025
$30M Raised to Build the Cooling Intelligence Category
A compelling founder story on scaling GlacierGrid and leading the cooling intelligence movement.
Building AI for Climate: Opportunities and Considerations
Dec 15, 2023 | ✍️ By Manik Suri
A forward-looking piece on how AI can accelerate decarbonization — with GlacierGrid as a case study.