🌡️ Lost Productivity Due to Extreme Heat 🌡️ 2.5 Billion hours: is the amount of work lost annually due to heat exposure across the United States. This translates to about more than a $100 billion loss in labor productivity to the economy since high temperatures can severely reduce the efficiency and effectiveness of workers, leading to significant productivity losses. Whether it’s outdoor labor or indoor office work, extreme heat affects concentration, energy levels, and overall performance. With this in mind, FortyGuard is on a mission to diminish the economic impact of extreme urban heat by identifying its root cause. Our latest Temperature Dashboard allows users to remotely create urban heat maps with detailed insights that can help identify work zones experiencing extreme heat. Moreover, we provide tailored, actionable analytics that businesses and cities can use to optimize working conditions through improved cooling systems, strategic planning, and better resource management. This will help in reducing lost hours, enhance productivity, and maintain a robust and resilient workforce every summer. #ClimateTech #UrbanHeat #Productivity #SmartCities
FortyGuard
Climate Data and Analytics
San Jose, California 3,331 followers
Cooling Cities with AI-Powered Temperature Insights
About us
We are an Abu-Dhabi born startup pioneering the future of urban temperature intelligence and advisory by building an AI to cool down cities. Our advanced platform is transforming granular heat data into actionable insights for a diverse range of decision makers and enterprise applications. All this will be made possible by introducing the world’s first ever Temperature Operating System “tOS”; an AI engine that hosts a collection of our aptly named ‘Large Temperature Models’ and serves as the backbone of our product suite all underpinned by our well-articulated Temperature as a Service (TaaS) business model. Join us in shaping cooler, more livable cities for tomorrow. We are currently building out a host of products including: - The Temperature Dashboard® is made for decision makers in various heat-sensitive functions such as urban planners, real estate managers, and public health officials. The dashboard provides bespoke analysis, visualizations, insights, and actionable recommendations that are hyper-applicable and digestible even for those with zero technical expertise. - The Temperature API® is created for enterprise clients such as Data Centers, GIS operators, and logistics companies who require high volumes of data processing and custom built features. Our API platform will help clients make smarter choices such as optimized routing or resource use. There are currently no effective alternatives to our offerings due to high startup costs, lack of suitable data, and poor technical understanding of urban heat. FortyGuard has already begun servicing this void in the US with the support of numerous technology partners such as Nvidia and others. Extreme heat affects livability and brings economic losses to banking, EV, and energy sectors. Both public and private sectors urgently need to understand and address urban heat. FortyGuard will lead this effort, providing tools for impactful change, ensuring cities become safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
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https://www.fortyguard.com/
External link for FortyGuard
- Industry
- Climate Data and Analytics
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- San Jose, California
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2021
- Specialties
- Predictive Analytics, Cooling Solutions, Technology, Data modelling, temperature, urban heat, cooling cities, and heatwaves
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333 W San Carlos St
Riverpark Tower, 4th Floor
San Jose, California 95110, US
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Abu Dhabi Global Market Square, Al Maryah Island
14th Floor, Al Khatem Tower
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi 3317, AE
Employees at FortyGuard
Updates
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Jay Sadiq said it perfectly, our mission and purpose can be summarised in three words, “cool down cities”. Thank you Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) and team for your continued support and enablement 🙌🌍
At Sheraa, we’re transforming the entrepreneurial landscape by providing startups with significant market access, equity-free support, and comprehensive resources. Our efforts are driving substantial growth, empowering founders, and fostering a thriving, sustainable ecosystem in Sharjah. في شراع، نحن نعمل على تطوير البيئة الريادية من خلال تقديم فرص استثنائية للوصول إلى الأسواق، والدعم بدون اخذ حقوق ملكية، وتوفير موارد شاملة للشركات الناشئة. ندفع بجهودنا نحو نمو الشركات، وتمكين المؤسسين، وتساهم في بناء نظام بيئي مزدهر ومستدام في الشارقة. Baytukum Letswork FortyGuard Fifth Wall Immersive Media Lab Kyma Hope4ED Stutter UAE
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💵 The economic impact of urban heat is a crisis we can no longer afford to ignore. As temperatures rise, the financial toll on our healthcare systems, labor productivity, and overall economic stability becomes increasingly unsustainable. FortyGuard is on a mission to combat this growing threat with our cutting-edge technology that provides precise, data-driven strategies needed to mitigate the impacts of extreme heat, helping cities build more resilient and sustainable futures. 📊 Dive into our latest article to explore the full scope of urban heat’s economic consequences and discover why immediate action is essential. Let’s work together to cool our cities and secure a better tomorrow. #UrbanHeat #EconomicImpact #ClimateTech #SustainableCities #UrbanResilience 🔗 Read the full article to learn more!
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🌡️Economic Impact of Extreme Heat 🌡️ More than $100 Billion: is the annual economic loss from workers' compensation claims due to extreme heat in the US. Over the past 10 years, high temperatures have significantly increased the number of heat-related injuries and illnesses among workers, especially those in outdoor or physically demanding jobs. As a result, worker compensations for these heat-related illnesses have skyrocketed which not only impact business finances but also affect overall economic productivity and workforce stability across the country. Therefore, FortyGuard is on a mission to diminish the economic impact of extreme urban heat by identifying its root cause. Our Temperature Dashboard allows users to remotely create urban heat maps with detailed insights that can help identify work zones experiencing extreme heat. By using our insights, companies can implement proactive measures such as optimized work schedules, improved cooling infrastructure, and better protective gear for workers. This will not only help in protecting the workforce but also reduce compensation claims and enhance overall productivity and safety. #ClimateTech #UrbanHeat #Sustainability #WorkplaceSafety
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🌡️ Extreme Heat: A Growing Challenge We Can't Ignore 🌡️ $1 Billion: is the annual increase in health care costs every summer due to extreme heat in the United States. This staggering figure just highlights the sheer volume of impact that extreme heat has on public health. Increased temperatures have led to more heat-related illnesses such as heat strokes, dehydration, and respiratory issues than we have ever seen, resulting in immense pressure on our healthcare systems leading to skyrocketing costs and damages every summer. Therefore, FortyGuard is on a mission to tackle the critical enemy of extreme urban heat by identifying its root cause. Our Temperature Dashboard allows users to remotely create urban heat maps with detailed insights that can help identify urban heat zones experiencing extreme heat. Moreover, we provide tailored, actionable analytics that cities can use to develop targeted cooling strategies to reduce health risks, reduce the strain on healthcare systems, and ultimately lower costs. Together, we can make our urban environments healthier and more sustainable by tackling the growing challenge of extreme heat at its root cause. #ClimateTech #UrbanHeat #Sustainability #SmartCities #HealthAndSafety
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In this month's recent ✨ “Mission-minded: Building for tomorrow" ✨ Liza Vilnits highlights FortyGuard's perseverance to help lower the world's urban heat! 🌡 FortyGuard is a a pioneering urban temperature intelligence company, is trying to solve this global phenomenon. Their advanced AI-driven Temperature Operating System (tOS) is transforming granular temperature data into actionable insights for a diverse range of stakeholders. Read more about how FortyGuard was born out of Jay Sadiq's passion for solving our urban heat problem globally!
Mission-minded Spotlight: FortyGuard — Beyond Trending PR & Communications
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FortyGuard is thrilled to invite you yet again to the second session of our "AI Meets Climate: Thought Leadership Series!" These discussions will bring together leaders from various industries across the globe to explore how AI is shaping the future of climate technology. This month, join us for an engaging and insightful discussion on "Entrepreneurship in Action: AI and the Future of Climate Intelligence." In this session, FortyGuard's CEO Jay Sadiq will host two incredible leaders from fellow Hub71 startups (just like FortyGuard!): 🔹 Abdulaziz Bin Redha, CEO and Co-Founder of HyveGeo, whose mission is to remove 1 gigaton of CO2 by 2040. Abdulaziz brings a wealth of knowledge in business, engineering, and sustainability, bridging research with practical solutions in the circular economy. 🔹 Onur Elgün , Co-founder and CEO of CarbonSifr, a climate tech startup using AI to help businesses and individuals reduce their carbon footprints. Onur's strong background in strategy and market expansion is driving CarbonSifr's mission to make climate action accessible to all. Event Details: 📅 Date: Tuesday, 20th August 2024 🕒 Time: 7 pm GST 📍 Platform: LinkedIn Live Don't miss this opportunity to hear from industry leaders on the intersection of AI and climate technology. Register now and be part of the conversation! #AIMeetsClimate #ThoughtLeadership #ClimateTech #AI #Sustainability #UrbanHeat #Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship in Action: AI and the Future of Climate Intelligence
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As cities expand and climates warm, urban heat is emerging as one of the most critical environmental challenges of our time. At FortyGuard, we're tackling this issue head-on with cutting-edge technology that helps mitigate the impacts of rising urban temperatures. Join us in creating cooler, more sustainable cities. 🌍 #UrbanHeat #ClimateTech #SustainableCities 🔗 Read the full article to learn more!
Urban Heat: The Rising Threat We Can’t Ignore
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Chexk out this new feature by Liza Vilnits 🌍🚀
Welcome to the August edition of ✨“Mission-minded: Building for Tomorrow" ✨ ............. According to the scientists who first “sounded the alarm” on the climate crisis in the 80’s, our planet is heating up faster than expected (https://cnn.it/3yzGNj5) . FortyGuard, a pioneering urban temperature intelligence company, is trying to solve this global crisis. Their advanced AI-driven Temperature Operating System (tOS) is transforming granular temperature data into actionable insights to combat urban heating and make cities more livable. 🌏 😱 1) Why care? Did you know that heat kills more people annually in the USA than hurricanes, tornados, and floods combined? And that’s a startling 95% more than the last decade. Climate Central also recently cited (https://bit.ly/4fF8CqR) that about 80% of the US population, who live in cities, face higher heat risks 🌇. Urban heat effects so much of the world, and it’s one of the biggest hurdles for sustainable development. 🔥 2) What makes the co. credible? FortGuard's technology provides a unique level of urban climate intelligence with models that excel in predicting temperature patterns on a large scale, offering intricate and extensive data analysis. The company has been backed by Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 tech ecosystem, and joined Techstars Miami to bring its solutions to the US. Additionally, they have partnerships with academic institutions such as New York University Abu Dhabi and University of Wollongong in Dubai. Most recently, they won an Innovation Award at NVIDIA GTC, and Jay gave a TED Talk on the deadly impact of urban heat at the Global Sustainability Forum. 💓 3) What I love about their story? FortyGuard was established in 2020 after founder Jay Sadiq visited Los Angeles in 2019 and saw firsthand the measures the city was doing to cool it down. He’s a visionary for making FortyGuard more accessible in Europe, Asia, Africa and beyond, and has told Channel News Asia that he wants FortyGuard “to become the Google of temperature.” He recognizes that the urban heat problem is not a fad or a trend, but rather something we all need to take on to solve globally! The more we as a society start paying attention to global warming, the more successful companies like FortyGuard can be in making a difference in our communities. I encourage you to read more about the impact of urban heat and to follow FortyGuard’s developments! 🏙
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FortyGuard in India: Joining the UAE’s Economic Delegation We are thrilled to announce that FortyGuard was honored to join the UAE economic delegation to India, led by H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq, Minister of Economy, and H.E. Alia Bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship. The delegation's visit, which took place from July 23 to 25, focused on strengthening cooperation in sectors such as the new economy, tourism, entrepreneurship, SMEs, AI-driven solutions, transport, and fintech. 🚀 During the visit, UAE leaders held productive meetings with key Indian officials, including Shri M.K. Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, and Dr. T.R.B. Rajaa, Minister for Industry, Investment Promotion, and Commerce in the Government of Tamil Nadu. The discussions emphasized sustainable economic development and the strategic economic, political, and cultural ties between the UAE and India. A significant highlight was the Investopia Global Talks session in Chennai, which aimed to bolster the economic partnership between the UAE and India in new and sustainable sectors. The event was attended by over 300 participants, including investors, entrepreneurs, and representatives from leading private sector companies from both nations. As a leading UAE-grown startup, FortyGuard proudly represented the UAE in AI, sustainability solutions, and innovative software. The visit was highly beneficial for FortyGuard since it provided an opportunity to engage with key stakeholders in India’s economic and technological sectors. We explored collaborative opportunities with Indian companies specializing in smart city solutions, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. 🌱💡 The enthusiasm from Indian officials and business leaders reaffirmed the strategic alignment between our innovative solutions and India’s vision for sustainable economic growth. This visit has opened new avenues for collaboration and investment, and we look forward to contributing to and benefiting from this robust economic partnership. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. Let's work together to create cooler, more climate-resilient cities worldwide! 🌍 #FortyGuard #UAEDelegation #IndiaVisit #SustainableDevelopment #AI #ClimateTech #UrbanInnovation #Investopia #GlobalPartnerships #Sustainability
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