Ep # 143: Building Climate-Resilient Cities with AI ft. Angelos Chronis (CEO, Infrared City)

Join Adil Saleh and Angelos Chronis, Co-Founder and CEO of Infrared City, on this episode of the Hyperengage podcast as they dive into the world of AI-powered climate simulations and urban resilience. Angelos shares his journey from architect and academic to deep-tech founder, building a platform that brings real-time environmental insights to decision-makers in architecture, real estate, and city planning. The conversation unpacks the technical evolution behind Infrared City—from early wind simulation models in 2019 to commercial rollout—and the unique challenge of combining physics, AI, and domain expertise. Angelos reflects on building a mission-driven team, the importance of staying close to academia, and how Infrared is democratizing access to complex climate data. They also discuss global expansion, regulatory AI, and how Infrared is empowering professionals to make climate-smart decisions at every step of the built environment lifecycle.