294. Climavision: Chris Goode, Ben Toms, & Peter Childs on Creating Hyper-Accurate Weather Forecasting
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In this episode of the Middle Tech Podcast, Logan Jones sits down with Chris Goode, CEO of Climavision, along with Ben Toms, VP of AI Weather, and Peter Childs, Chief Scientist. They discuss the advancements and unique approaches Climavision is taking in the weather and climate industry, particularly through the integration of generative AI and traditional physics-based modeling. The conversation covers the importance of improved weather forecasting for sectors like energy and insurance, the recent acquisition of Ben's company Intersphere, and the deployment of Climavision's radar network. They also highlight the role of AI in extending weather forecasting accuracy and how Climavision is positioning itself strategically in the evolving marketplace. Be the first to see new episodes, along with a summary, key takeaways, and upcoming events, by subscribing to Middle Tech's Spotlight Series Newsletter: https://middletech.beehiiv.com/ Get in touch in the comments below, or reach out to us on social media:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/middletechpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/middletechpod/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middletech/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middletechpod?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/middletechpod Logan Jones’ SocialsX: https://x.com/lojo_kyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lojo_ky/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lojo/ Evan Knowles’ SocialsX: https://x.com/EvanKnowles_LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmknowles/ Middle Tech is proud to be supported by: KY Innovation: https://www.kyinnovation.com/ Bolt Marketing: https://www.buildwithbolt.com/ Hunsicker: https://www.hunsicker.co/firesides 00:00 Introduction to Weather and Climate Modeling 00:41 Welcome to Middle Tech Podcast 00:54 Meet the Climavision Team 01:04 Climavision's Journey and Achievements 01:37 Sponsor Acknowledgements 03:24 Interview with Climavision's Leadership 04:06 Peter Childs' Background and Role 06:54 Chris Goode and Peter Childs' Shared History 08:36 Ben Toms' Background and Intersphere Acquisition 12:16 Climavision's Recent Developments and Future Plans 19:05 Generative AI vs. Physics-Based Weather Modeling 23:35 Data Collection and Integration 27:07 Applications and Impact of Advanced Weather Forecasting 37:16 Conclusion and Contact Information
