Sam Goldman
Co-Founder & CEO
Impact
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Stopping Lightning on Demand
We stop lighting strikes over high-risk areas to prevent catastrophic wildfires from starting. Skyward is the world’s first lightning prevention company protecting communities, business and the environment, while preventing 5% of global emissions.
Lightning is the primary cause of wildfires and is responsible for over 50% of burned areas and emissions in North America.
5%
In 2023 Canada lost 5% (18M hectares) of its forests to wildfires.
$893B
Wildfires cost the U.S. economy an estimated $893 billion annually.
2.4GT CO2e
Canada's 2023 wildfires emitted 2.4Gt of CO2e. Roughly equivalent to the emissions of India (the worlds 3rd largest emitter).
93%
93% of the burned area from Canadian wildfires is due to lightning strikes.
2X
The global boreal forest temperatures are rising 2X the global rate.
2024
2024 was the hottest year on record.
Global warming is projected to double lightning strikes in northern forests, increasing the frequency of out-of-control wildfires.
About
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The Skyward Solution
In 2024 we partnered with Canadian Wildfire Services and demonstrated that we can prevent up to 100% of lightning strikes.
Predict
Our proprietary AI weather modelling identifies high-risk storms in advance, pinpointing lightning events likely to ignite fires.
Prevent
We safely neutralize the electrical potential in clouds, using government approved methods, thus preventing cloud-to-ground lightning strikes over vulnerable areas.
Protect
By preventing wildfires we reduce emissions, protect habitats, save billions, and provide forest management with crucial time to preserve critical resources.
Our Tech
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What Sets Us Apart
World-Class Expertise
Developed by leading AI and machine learning engineers, data scientists, and wildfire experts.
Proven Safe and Effective
Methods and materials are safe and comply with all US and Canadian federal requirements.
Cutting-Edge AI Models
Our advanced AI predicts and prevents wildfires by targeting high-risk storms.
Collaborative Approach
We work with governments, wildfire services, meteorologists, and climate experts to continuously enhance our capabilities.
Milestones
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Recent Achievements
Round One of Seed Funding
We are excited to announce the closing of round one of seed funding with Active Impact Investments.
CICE Partnership Announcement
CICE is helping to scale the lightning suppression program commercially in the summer of 2025.
Fire Grand Challenge Finalist
We are one of the twelve finalists in the Fire Grand Challenge for Western North America.
2025 VIATEC Finalist
We were selected as a finalist for our groundbreaking work in preventing wildfires.
Team
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Our Leadership
Guillermo Schwartz Juste
CTO
George Mason
Chief of Staff
Ron Dizy
Chairman
Investors & Partners
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