"The older I get, the wiser my dad becomes," with Manik Suri, Founder and CEO of Therma
04/06/22 • 37 min
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This week’s guest is Manik Suri, founder and CEO of Therma.
Manik studied Political Science as an undergrad at Harvard University and then earned his Master’s in international Relations at Cambridge University in England.
After school, he ended up working in Finance at an investment firm and then pursued law school. During law school, he worked at an internship with the economic policy team in the first Obama Administration. There, he met the Deputy CTO of the US, Beth Noveck, and was introduced to the idea that tech, law and government intersected so moved into tech for good.
He went to The Governance Lab (The Gov Lab) at NYU where tech for government was in action. Hear about the exciting project that they did with the United Nations.
Manik co-founded Therma when was Inspired to move into private sector and entrepreneurship after seeing the opportunity to build and scale a company while also having a positive social impact.
Therma is working to improve the cold chain which is the part of the supply chain that moves food and also medical supplies (like vaccines!). It is smart refrigeration technology for that seeks to reduce food waste, energy waste and refrigerant leakage.
Note from Rabiah (Host):
Manik has had a brilliant career as a student and post-college and in founding a company with the embedded value of social impact really resonated with me a lot. It was exciting to hear about his work in government and I did not know about Beth Noveck before but want to know more now! I often ask myself how I can contribute more, even on the podcast sometimes, and really found what Manik has done and is doing very invigorating. Enjoy the chat!
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Find Manik
Manik on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manikvsuri
Therma: https://www.hellotherma.com/
Therma Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellotherma/
Therma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellotherma/
Therma Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloTherma
Email: manik @ hellotherma (dot) com
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Mentioned in this episode:
Beth Noveck: https://twitter.com/bethnoveck
The Governance Lab: https://twitter.com/TheGovLab
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This week’s guest is Manik Suri, founder and CEO of Therma.
Manik studied Political Science as an undergrad at Harvard University and then earned his Master’s in international Relations at Cambridge University in England.
After school, he ended up working in Finance at an investment firm and then pursued law school. During law school, he worked at an internship with the economic policy team in the first Obama Administration. There, he met the Deputy CTO of the US, Beth Noveck, and was introduced to the idea that tech, law and government intersected so moved into tech for good.
He went to The Governance Lab (The Gov Lab) at NYU where tech for government was in action. Hear about the exciting project that they did with the United Nations.
Manik co-founded Therma when was Inspired to move into private sector and entrepreneurship after seeing the opportunity to build and scale a company while also having a positive social impact.
Therma is working to improve the cold chain which is the part of the supply chain that moves food and also medical supplies (like vaccines!). It is smart refrigeration technology for that seeks to reduce food waste, energy waste and refrigerant leakage.
Note from Rabiah (Host):
Manik has had a brilliant career as a student and post-college and in founding a company with the embedded value of social impact really resonated with me a lot. It was exciting to hear about his work in government and I did not know about Beth Noveck before but want to know more now! I often ask myself how I can contribute more, even on the podcast sometimes, and really found what Manik has done and is doing very invigorating. Enjoy the chat!
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Find Manik
Manik on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manikvsuri
Therma: https://www.hellotherma.com/
Therma Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellotherma/
Therma LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hellotherma/
Therma Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelloTherma
Email: manik @ hellotherma (dot) com
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Mentioned in this episode:
Beth Noveck: https://twitter.com/bethnoveck
The Governance Lab: https://twitter.com/TheGovLab
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More than Work Facebook, Instagram, Twitter: @morethanworkpod Please review and follow anywhere you get podcasts. Thank you for listening. Have feedback? Email morethanworkpod(at)gmail.com!
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Note from Rabiah (Host):
I have not read Kevin’s books yet but I’m very curious about Mike Stoneman so that’ll happen soon. I intended too but time just didn’t allow it. One thing that came up in our chat was that Kevin is a member of an author community. I have learned so much about how important community is and it is more prominent in my life than it used to be. It has been a theme of this podcast too. I’d love to hear what communities listeners are a part of.
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Mike Stoneman Box Set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SS8XL44
Lethal Voyage, winner of the 2021 Kindle Book Award: http://getbook.at/lethal_voyage
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Mentioned in this episode:
Dow Jones: https://www.dowjones.com/
Xlibris Publishing: https://www.xlibris.com/en
Jencey Keeton Episode of More Than Work: https://www.rabiahsaid.com/podcast/s5e8-jencey-keeton
Chanticleer Book Reviews: https://www.chantireviews.com/
In the intro:
Yard Act: https://yardactors.com/
Ann Liu Cannon: https://linktr.ee/annliu
True Strays: https://www.truestrays.com/
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More Than Work - "The older I get, the wiser my dad becomes," with Manik Suri, Founder and CEO of Therma
Transcript
Rabiah (Host): This is More Than Work, the podcast reminding you that your self worth is made up of more than your job title. Each week, I'll talk to a guest about how they discovered that for themselves. You'll hear about what they did, what they're doing and who they are. I'm your host, Rabiah. I work in IT, perform standup comedy, write, volunteer, and of course podcast. Thank you for listening.
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"The older I get, the wiser my dad becomes," with Manik Suri, Founder and CEO of Therma Top Questions Answered
How long is the podcast episode featuring Manik Suri?
The podcast episode featuring Manik Suri is about 30 minutes long.
What is Therma's main focus as a tech company?
Therma is a clean cooling company focused on reducing waste and emissions in the refrigeration supply chain.
What technology does Therma use to improve the cold chain?
Therma uses technology like IoT, sensors, and data analytics to improve the cold chain and reduce food waste, energy waste, and refrigerant leakage.
How many sensors does Therma have deployed?
Therma has close to 10,000 sensors deployed.
Who is the founder and CEO of Therma?
The founder and CEO of Therma is Manik Suri.
What was Manik Suri's background before starting Therma?
Before starting Therma, Manik Suri worked in government during the Obama administration.
What industry does Therma primarily work with?
Therma primarily works with businesses in the food industry.
How does Therma ensure products are kept within safe zones?
Therma uses wireless sensors that continuously monitor temperature and humidity to ensure products are kept within safe zones.
How does Therma maintain its mission and values?
Therma maintains its mission and values through workshops, feedback sharing, and occasional in-person gatherings.
How can one connect with Manik Suri or learn more about Therma?
To connect with Manik Suri or learn more about Therma, you can visit hellotherma.com or reach out to Manik directly via email.
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