

Impact Driven
At Therma° our mission is to combat climate change by eliminating food and energy waste from the global cooling system.
Our Vision
Saving Money and the Planet with Smart Energy Management.
Our Story
Committed to a sustainable, efficient future world
At the heart of our company lie three guiding principles: Arete, our relentless pursuit of extraordinary potential; Data, our reliance on measurable insights for intelligent decisions; and an unwavering Commitment to every promise we make.
At Therma°, we aim to transform business energy management with our guiding principles of Arete, Data, and Commitment. Initially focusing on monitoring, we understood that analyzing energy usage is pivotal to optimizing it.
We are energy management specialists, adept at overseeing HVAC and refrigeration systems. Our smart solutions emphasize sustainability, lowering energy costs without compromising performance.
Our intuitive interface offers real-time energy usage insights, akin to having an on-hand energy efficiency consultant. With Therma°, you can reduce energy bills, champion sustainability, lessen environmental impact, and attract eco-aware customers. Join us in forging a greener, more efficient future, guided by dedication to your success and planetary well-being.
We Believe in
Arete
We continually strive for excellence in delivering sustainable energy solutions that exceed expectations.
Data
Data-driven decisions empower Therma° to provide intelligent energy management, ensuring optimal efficiency for our customers.
Commitment
Our commitment to integrity and reliability drives every aspect of Therma°'s mission to transform energy management and sustainability.
Arete
We continually strive for excellence in delivering sustainable energy solutions that exceed expectations.
Data
Data-driven decisions empower Therma° to provide intelligent energy management, ensuring optimal efficiency for our customers.
Commitment
Our commitment to integrity and reliability drives every aspect of Therma°'s mission to transform energy management and sustainability.
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Leadership Team

Manik Suri is the Founder and CEO of Therma°. Before founding Therma°, Manik co-founded the Governance Lab (GovLab), an innovation center at NYU that developed technology solutions to improve government. He is a former Affiliate of Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society and has held positions at global investment firm D.E. Shaw & Company and the White House National Economic Council.
Manik Suri
Founder and CEO
Manik Suri is the Founder and CEO of Therma°. Before founding Therma°, Manik co-founded the Governance Lab (GovLab), an innovation center at NYU that developed technology solutions to improve government. He is a former Affiliate of Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet & Society and has held positions at global investment firm D.E. Shaw & Company and the White House National Economic Council.

Aaron Cohen, co-founder and President of Therma°, believes the food service industries will help lead the sustainability movement because it's the right thing to do and it makes exceptional business sense. A serial internet entrepreneur, he has steered four startups, generating nearly $100 million for shareholders.
Aaron Cohen
President
Aaron Cohen, co-founder and President of Therma°, believes the food service industries will help lead the sustainability movement because it's the right thing to do and it makes exceptional business sense. A serial internet entrepreneur, he has steered four startups, generating nearly $100 million for shareholders.

Chander Chawla is a technology executive who brings a unique perspective to creating new technology-based products. He has lived and worked in six countries in multiple sectors and roles within the hi-tech industry. Chander’s highlights include inspiring teams to solve user problems by building 25+ new products based on disruptive technologies like WiFi, wearables, cryptocurrencies, and artificial intelligence; running a $600M business to add $150M in new earnings; and leading large global teams of 80+ people.
Chander Chawla
Chief Product Officer
Chander Chawla is a technology executive who brings a unique perspective to creating new technology-based products. He has lived and worked in six countries in multiple sectors and roles within the hi-tech industry. Chander’s highlights include inspiring teams to solve user problems by building 25+ new products based on disruptive technologies like WiFi, wearables, cryptocurrencies, and artificial intelligence; running a $600M business to add $150M in new earnings; and leading large global teams of 80+ people.

Gerald Zingraf serves as the VP of Business Development at Therma°. With a robust background in solution engineering, sales enablement, and strategic partnerships, he is a seasoned entrepreneur driven by innovation. Gerald is passionate about sustainability and is dedicated to forging a brighter, more sustainable future for his children.
Gerald Zingraf
VP of Business Development
Gerald Zingraf serves as the VP of Business Development at Therma°. With a robust background in solution engineering, sales enablement, and strategic partnerships, he is a seasoned entrepreneur driven by innovation. Gerald is passionate about sustainability and is dedicated to forging a brighter, more sustainable future for his children.

Lucas Tepman is a social entrepreneur and an impact investor with operational experience in Latin America and the U.S. He was selected as a Fulbright Scholar in 2018 to complete his master's degree at UC Berkeley where he focused on the intersection of entrepreneurship, sustainability, and finance. Lucas brings experience working for management and public affairs consulting, NGOs, government, and impact investing. At Therma°, Lucas is responsible for driving business strategy, product, and investor relations.
Lucas Tepman
Chief Finance Officer
Lucas Tepman is a social entrepreneur and an impact investor with operational experience in Latin America and the U.S. He was selected as a Fulbright Scholar in 2018 to complete his master's degree at UC Berkeley where he focused on the intersection of entrepreneurship, sustainability, and finance. Lucas brings experience working for management and public affairs consulting, NGOs, government, and impact investing. At Therma°, Lucas is responsible for driving business strategy, product, and investor relations.

Liz Piontkowski is an operations leader with experience building ground-up teams and distilling cross-organization processes in the supply chain sector. In her previous roles, Liz worked with brands like Deposco, Chick-fil-a, and Panera. At Therma°, she focuses on finance, HR, and sales operations and continuing to pursue our mission of reducing emissions through the cold chain.
Liz Piontkowski
Management Ops Dir.
Liz Piontkowski is an operations leader with experience building ground-up teams and distilling cross-organization processes in the supply chain sector. In her previous roles, Liz worked with brands like Deposco, Chick-fil-a, and Panera. At Therma°, she focuses on finance, HR, and sales operations and continuing to pursue our mission of reducing emissions through the cold chain.
Join our team
We are looking for talented, passionate people committed to creating a positive climate impact.