Unlocking Hyper-Local Weather Data: A Game-Changer for Business
Welcome to another riveting episode of the Digital Supply Chain podcast. Today, I'm thrilled to introduce you to Paul Walsh, the CEO of Meteomatics North America. Trust me, if you've ever pondered the intersection of technology, weather, and business, this episode is a must-listen! 🌦️📲Paul brings decades of expertise to the table and gives us an insider's look into how Meteomatics is literally taking weather prediction to new heights with their groundbreaking drone technology. We're talking about drones that collect hyper-local weather data like never before! 🌡️🌪️You'll find it fascinating how this isn't just about knowing whether you need an umbrella today; it's about providing crucial data for agriculture, transportation, and even autonomous vehicles. As the climate changes, and let's face it folks, it IS changing, this kind of data becomes priceless. 🌾🚛We also dig deep into how Meteomatics is making strides not only in Europe but is also unrolling its innovative tech in the US. From military bases in North Dakota to the plains of Switzerland, their drones are flying high and capturing data that can change the way we live and do business.Paul doesn't just stop at talking tech; he gets real about the challenges ahead. We discuss the FAA regulations, safety considerations (nope, you don't want a drone bumping into your flight ✈️), and why this is so darn important for our rapidly evolving, climate-impacted world.The episode rounds off with a peek into the future of how businesses are slowly but surely going to incorporate environmental data for better and more efficient operations. Paul is optimistic, and you'll see why!So, whether you're a business owner, a techie, or someone simply fascinated by our ever-changing world, this episode is loaded with insights. 🌍🌟Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Krishna Kumar Christophe Kottelat Olivier Brusle Alicia Farag Joël VANDI Luis Olavarria And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Digital Supply Chain episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.