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GlacierGrid
GlacierGrid (formerly Therma) is a San Francisco climate-tech company whose AI-powered Cooling Intelligence Platform combines IoT sensors, machine learning, and equipment controls to cut energy use, prevent food waste, and reduce carbon emissions across HVAC and refrigeration systems. Its customers include McDonald's, 7-Eleven, Marriott, Domino's, Dutch Bros, Taco Bell, Wendy's, Dunkin', Vail Resorts, and Cornell University.
Manik Suri
Manik Suri is the Founder & CEO of GlacierGrid (formerly Therma), a San Francisco-based climate tech company that uses AI, IoT sensors, and intelligent controls to cut energy waste from refrigeration and cooling systems - responsible for nearly 10% of global emissions. A Harvard and Cambridge alumnus who once worked at D.E. Shaw and the White House National Economic Council, Suri pivoted from policy and finance to build tech that keeps food cold, businesses profitable, and the planet a degree cooler. GlacierGrid counts McDonald's, 7-Eleven, Domino's, and Marriott among its clients, has raised over $29 million in funding, and was named one of TIME's America's Top GreenTech Companies for 2025.