Manik Suri is founder and C.E.O. of Therma°, a technology start-up that combats climate change by eliminating energy and food waste from the global refrigeration system. Powered by the internet of things and machine learning, Therma° is building the world’s smart cold chain. Previously, Mr. Suri co-founded the GovLab at N.Y.U. and held positions at global investment firm D. E. Shaw & Company and the White House National Economic Council. He holds an A.B. in government summa cum laude from Harvard College, an M.Phil. from Cambridge University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.