How a Founder Uses AI to Improve Hurricane Tracking and Risk Assessment

from How I AI · host Brooke Gramer

I sit down with Eduardo Siman, founder and CEO of Worldsphere.ai, a Miami-based company using computer vision to better understand hurricanes and improve risk assessments, insurance intelligence, and evacuation decisions.Eddie shares how his path into AI started through enterprise software, angel investing, and an obsession with computer vision before eventually leading him into hurricanes and the mission behind Worldsphere. We talk about how Hurricane Andrew shaped his personal connection to this work, how AI can translate satellite imagery into hurricane wind fields, and why integrity, human oversight, and scientific rigor still matter in high-stakes AI. If you’re interested in AI beyond chatbots, this episode is a fascinating look at climate, risk, enterprise software, and the future of building with purpose. 🔥 Topics We Cover:How Hurricane Andrew shaped Eddie’s obsession with hurricanes and weather What computer vision actually is in plain English How AI translates satellite imagery into hurricane wind field predictions Building AI for weather tracking, insurance risk, and disaster decision-making Why human oversight still matters in high-stakes AI systems The rise of weather AI and what is accelerating in the field Vibe coding, enterprise software, and the future of programming Why resilience, mission, and deep industry understanding still matter Tools & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Weather + Forecasting Data: ERA5, ECMWF, WeatherBench, satellite imagery, hurricane wind fields AI + Development: Computer vision, Claude Code, Codex, Replit, Lovable, vibe coding Business + Enterprise References: Flatlogic, SAP, NetSuite Concepts + Examples: photogrammetry, 6D.ai, Pokémon Go, The Lean Startup Connect with Eddie:Worldsphere.ai LinkedIn: Eduardo Siman Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm?Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free Product Framework Quiz • AI Resources • 45-Minute AI Jumpstart Call If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps How I AI reach more people.How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast.LinkedIn: Brooke GramerWebsite: TheAIMovementPodcast.comDisclaimer: This podcast is for general informational and educational purposes only, not legal, financial, medical, business, technical, or other professional advice. Guest views are their own. Information may change, and accuracy, safety, or results are not guaranteed. Verify information and consult a qualified professional before acting. To the fullest extent permitted by law, The AI Movement, Brooke Gramer, and EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC disclaim liability arising from reliance on this content.

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