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Neal on Fire is a podcast dedicated to in-depth conversations with the leaders and innovators shaping the future of wildfire technology and management. From cutting-edge detection systems and satellite intelligence to field response and prevention strategies, each episode uncovers the insights driving meaningful progress. 

Through these discussions, we explore how technology, expertise, and collaboration come together to build smarter, faster, and safer wildfire solutions.

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Episodes & Featured Guests

Explore every conversation from Neal on Fire, where we sit down with the people building the future of wildfire detection, mitigation, and response. No fluff — just real talk about breakthrough technology, challenges on the ground, and what comes next.

Below are the featured guests from Season 1 and Season 2 and more guests to come...

S2: Episode 4 — ​Holly Eagleston, CEO of Firescape.ai

An exploration of wildfire detection and response with Holly Eagleston, CEO of Firescape.ai. She explains how complex wildfire data is transformed into actionable intelligence, helping utilities prevent and mitigate fire risks, and shares insights on innovations in situational awareness. 
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S2: Episode 3 — ​​​Dr. Supratik Mukhopadhyay of DeepFire

An exploration of advanced wildfire detection with Dr. Supratik Mukhopadhyay. He discusses how AI, satellite data, and environmental datasets drive DeepFire technology, which predicts wildfires with 90% accuracy up to 45 days in advance and enhances human decision-making.
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S2: Episode 2 — ​​ ​Dr. Ryan Alimo, Co-founder and CEO of Opal AI

An exploration of wildfire detection and response with Dr. Ryan Alimo, Co-founder and CEO of Opal AI. He explains how spatial intelligence, 3D modeling, and digital twins are enabling smarter risk assessment and decision-making, shaping the future of fire management.
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S2: Episode 1 — ​Melvin Sieben, CEO of Mejor Technologies

An exploration of the future of wildfire detection, mitigation, and response with Melvin Sieben, CEO of Mejor Technologies. He shares how tools like Criss Cloud and Lucy are transforming real-time wildfire incident mapping and addressing critical gaps in current response systems.
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S1: Episode 10 — ​Daniel Doulton, CEO of Solaris Suborbital

A look into the future of wildfire detection and climate monitoring with Daniel Doulton, CEO of Solaris Suborbital. He discusses how suborbital technology, AI-driven data analysis, and ultralight planes are transforming real-time environmental surveillance and disaster response.
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S1: Episode 9 — ​Dr. Georgios Zoumas, Senior Research Associate at University of Bristol

An exploration of advanced wildfire detection with Dr. Georgios Zoumas. Learn how swarm intelligence, innovative algorithms, and drone technology are shaping the future of firefighting, from dynamic space partition methods to Archimedean spiral integration.
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S1: Episode 8 — ​Theodore Giannaros of the Weather National Observatory of Athens

A deep dive into fire weather with Theodore Giannaros from the Weather National Observatory of Athens. Explore fire-atmosphere dynamics, the Rosetta Project, and how these insights are advancing wildfire prediction and management in Europe and beyond.
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S1: Episode 7 — ​J.K. Kinsey, founder of Ohana Goats

An exploration of sustainable wildfire solutions with J.K. Kinsey, founder of Ohana Goats. Learn how goats are used for vegetation management to reduce wildfire risk, providing a natural, low-tech, and impactful approach to protecting communities and landscapes.
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S1: Episode 6 — ​Gregory Klund CEO of FyreShield Solutions

An exploration of wildfire prevention and defense with Gregory Klund, CEO of FyreShield Solutions. He discusses how automated wildfire sprinkler systems protect homes and properties, the technology behind scaling large irrigation systems for residential use, and the importance of proactive wildfire risk management.
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S1: Episode 5 — ​Jonathan Tyshler, CEO of SembleAI

A look into fire protection and life safety innovation with Jonathan Tyshler, CEO of SembleAI. He explains how AI is transforming fire safety design, turning a 300-hour project into a 30-minute automated workflow while maintaining full code compliance, and explores the future of AI in building system integration.
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S1: Episode 4 — ​Subarna Bhattacharya, CEO of Climformatics

An exploration of predictive climate intelligence and its role in mitigating wildfire risk. Subarna Bhattacharya, founder of Climformatics, shares how advanced climate modeling bridges weather and climate forecasting to deliver proactive solutions for industries and communities facing climate challenges.
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S1: Episode 3 — ​Paul Schwartz, co-founder and CEO of SenArch

A deep dive into wildfire and climate technology with a focus on off-grid IoT monitoring. Paul Schwartz, co-founder and CEO of SenArch, shares how solar-powered solutions enable connectivity in remote locations, support climate resilience, and optimize energy use through innovative environmental monitoring.
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S1: Episode 2 — ​Madeline Hunt, PhD student and researcher at Boise State University

An exploration of innovative wildfire monitoring using infrasound, a low-frequency sound technology. Madeline Hunt, a PhD student and researcher at Boise State University, shares how infrasound enables wildfire detection and monitoring without relying on cameras or satellites, and its potential to enhance wildfire management and safety.
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S1: Episode 1 — Markus Tarin, CEO of moviTHERM 

An inside look at how advanced thermal imaging is transforming fire detection and condition monitoring. Markus Tarin, CEO of MoviTHERM, discusses how IoT-driven, cloud-based thermal systems enable early fire detection, real-time analytics, and smarter fire intelligence across industries.
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Behind the Conversations

Meet Neal

Neal is a long-time observer of wildfi​re innovation and a connector of ideas between the field and the lab.

Through Neal on Fire, he brings experts together for meaningful discussions that inspire collaboration and action.

His mission: to amplify voices that are transforming wildfire management through data, technology, and shared experience.

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