The Stream (with Will & Tom)
An unscripted conversation with guests who reject the status quo with a bias for action, in the world of water and beyond. Co-hosted by Will Sarni and Tom Freyberg.
The Stream (with Will & Tom)
Democratising real-time flood data with Bessie Schwarz | S4 Ep.8
This week, Bessie Schwarz, Co-founder & CEO, Cloud to Street, joins Will Sarni and Tom Freyberg to talk about democratising real-time flooding data and designing products for low and middle-income countries and communities.
Plus, hear about
- A case in the Republic of Congo, and how the government used the tracking system to identify 7000 refugees at risk from flooding, saving lives and securing millions in emergency aid
- A blended finance approach, and why they partner with smaller, boutique funds focused more on impact but also larger equity companies looking for scale and returns
- To date, Cloud to Street is working with nearly 170 countries, helping to monitor over 120 million people.
And much, much more!
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