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Shimon Elkabetz's Journey to Revolutionize Weather Forecasting with Tomorrow.io
TLDR Shimon Elkabetz founded Tomorrow.io to improve weather forecasting technology after realizing the critical impact of weather on military operations. Tomorrow.io aims to provide super accurate, real-time weather forecasts globally by developing proprietary technology, including a "weather of things" approach and launching a constellation of satellites equipped with radar sensors and microwave sounders.
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Shimon Elkabetz founded Tomorrow.io to improve weather forecasting technology after realizing the critical impact of weather on military operations.
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Shimon Elkabetz realized the need for improved weather forecasting technology during his time in the military, leading him to start Tomorrow.io with a focus on managing weather-related risks in a changing climate.
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Shimon Elkabetz and his team at Tomorrow.io aimed to provide super accurate, real-time weather forecasts globally by developing their own proprietary technology due to the limitations of government-led weather forecasting agencies.
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Shimon Elkabetz and his team at Tomorrow.io developed the "weather of things" approach to gather data from various sources, including IoT devices and cellular towers, in order to provide more accurate real-time weather forecasts and business recommendations.
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To improve weather forecasting accuracy globally, Tomorrow.io is focusing on addressing the lack of radar coverage over oceans and other regions by exploring satellite-based solutions.
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Tomorrow.io faced challenges in finding partners to build active radars for global weather coverage, leading them to develop their own solution by launching a constellation of satellites equipped with radar sensors and microwave sounders to improve weather forecasting.
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Tomorrow.io decided to withdraw a decision to raise significant funding in 2022, focusing on deploying satellites to improve real-time weather forecasting globally, with a particular emphasis on enhancing accuracy in underserved regions and extreme weather events.
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Tomorrow.io is partnering with Miro to offer a podcast template in their Miroverse collection, while also preparing for the launch of their first satellite in Q1 of 2023 to enhance global weather forecasting accuracy.
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Tomorrow.io is focused on climate technology solutions, emphasizing the importance of climate adaptation and mitigation while facing challenges in raising funds for their weather forecasting business.
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Tomorrow.io offers free access to their weather forecasting products through their app and API key, with subscription plans available for commercial use, while also supporting those who cannot afford their services through their nonprofit organization.
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