Today on Point 01, Aaron Cohen sits down with Shilpi Kumar, partner at Urban US. Shilpi’s path to joining Urban US led her through several roles as a consultant and product manager, along the way finding her passion for urban planning and social impact. Now, as a partner at Urban US, she has found herself at the intersection of the 2, with Urban US’s stated goal being to equip cities to deal with the reality of climate change. In this interview, Aaron and Shilpi discuss her journey, their respective climate “aha!” moments, and the future of cities in the face of the climate crisis.
If you want to stay up to date with Shilpi Kumar, follow her on Twitter @_shilpikumar. You can also learn more about her work with Urban Us by visiting them on the web at Urban.US. Today’s Podcast is presented by Therma, a smart refrigeration monitoring company. Don’t forget to Like, Rate, and Subscribe to Point 01 Podcasts. You can also find us on Twitter @Point01Podcast or on the web at climate.hellotherma.com.