Our world is increasingly affected by the vagaries of weather and the looming specter of climate change, making the work of pioneers like our guest today not just fascinating but essential. Michael Eilts, who has developed a thought leadership in the field of meteorology and climate science He brings to the table four decades of unparalleled expertise in weather technology, risk management, and the development of innovative strategies to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather.

Michael spent 18 years with National Severe Storms Laboratory where he led meteorological research team. For next 18 years he ran his own company called Weather Decision Technologies. After getting an exit with that company, now he GM of Weather and Climate at Spire, a company that specializes in global data and analytics solutions. They have a strong focus on weather-related services. Spire builds and operates vast network of nanosatellites.