Climate Intelligence from Satellite Data with Abhilasha Purwar from Blue Sky Analytics

In this episode, I sit down with Abhilasha Purwar, founder and CEO of Blue Sky Analytics, to explore the groundbreaking realm of climate intelligence derived from satellite data. Abhilasha's captivating journey, from engineering to environmental research and policy consulting, reveals her passion for addressing climate change through data and technology. Blue Sky Analytics is on a mission to bridge the gap between satellite data and actionable insights, monitoring everything from carbon projects to wildfire risks and infrastructure assets.

Discover the pivotal role of machine learning in analyzing vast amounts of satellite imagery and how it's transforming our ability to measure and combat climate change with precision. Abhilasha shares compelling examples of Blue Sky Analytics' models, from monitoring forests to assessing biodiversity and air quality. We dive into the challenges of satellite data procurement and the importance of open data and open source in advancing climate solutions. Find out how Blue Sky Analytics measures its impact, learn valuable advice for AI startup leaders, and get a glimpse of the inspiring future where all forests and lakes become digital public assets worldwide. Tune in now to discover the power of satellite data with pioneer Abhilasha Purwar!

Key Points:

• Abhilasha's background and her journey to founding Blue Sky Analytics.
• Blue Sky Analytics and how the company is helping combat climate change.
• Discover the role of machine learning at Blue Sky Analytics.
• Exciting applications of the Blue Sky Analytics models.
• The challenges and hurdles of relying on remote sensing data.
• Hear why open data and open-source software are essential.
• How Blue Sky Analytics plans to bridge the paywall gap.
• Fascinating and potential future applications of satellite data.
• Insights into the single performance indicator Blue Sky Analytics uses.
• She shares key advice for leaders of AI-powered startups.
• The vision that Blue Sky Analytics has for the future.

Quotes:

“What Blue Sky really does is effectively monitor the pulse of the planet.” — Abhilasha Purwar

“Objectivity and numbers ground us and they serve as some sort of truth and some sort of objectivity against all kinds of these emotionally-driven debates.” — Abhilasha Purwar

“What machines are able to do in one day? It would take you and I 10,000 years or something to do.” — Abhilasha Purwar

“The bottleneck of building out that trust within the community, building out that trust for the community with other stakeholders, can really be solved if the community was to collaborate with each other.” — Abhilasha Purwar

Links:

Abhilasha Purwar on LinkedIn

Abhilasha Purwar on X

Blue Sky Analytics

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