Transforming environmental studies into global climate action with AI solution

Laura Zizzo, co-founder of Manifest Climate, helps organizations navigate and plan for climate risk and mitigation

By: Jordan Flemming

University Relations

Laura Zizzo (BES ’04) is co-founder and CEO of Manifest Climate, which offers a software solution that utilizes artificial intelligence to assist organizations in understanding and preparing for climate-related risks by analyzing their climate strategies and comparing them with publicly available global standards and the practices of their peers.

Reflecting on her undergrad years at Waterloo, Zizzo recalls the moment when she discovered her passion for environmental studies amidst the vast array of academic options available.

"I didn't know what I wanted to do, but I knew I was interested in everything," Zizzo says.

At Waterloo, she found the perfect blend of interdisciplinary education, supportive mentors like Professor Stephen Murphy and invaluable co-op opportunities that laid the foundation for her career trajectory.

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