A conversation with Srikanth Madani, Head of Innovation EMEA, Sompo
John Kennedy charts his path from engineer to Caudal Energy co‑founder, developing a nature‑inspired tidal‑stream system shaped by biomechanics research. He reflects on how roles across consumer brands, digital growth, and deep tech informed his approach to climate innovation, noting that “opportunities arise when you go out, build relationships, and are visible when interesting things are happening.” He highlights the potential of predictable, medium‑flow tidal energy and the satisfaction of turning modeled ideas into physical hardware.
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