From cyclone to code How Resilience AI is rewriting disaster lifecycle playbooks

In a world increasingly shaped by volatile weather events, Resilience AI is positioning itself at the confluence of enterprise technology, climate modeling, and disaster lifecycle decisions. Founded in November 2023 by Samhita R, the startup emerged from the devastation of Cyclone Yaas in 2021, which exposed critical gaps in climate resilience planning.

The Problem: Unprepared Enterprises

• 80% of disaster losses stem from infrastructure damage, yet traditional tools fail to capture building-level risks.
• Manual audits take 15-45 days per building—unsustainable for a country with 2 million+ structures.
• Climate resilience is overcrowded with guidelines, leaving businesses without actionable insights.

The Solution: Resilience360

Resilience AI’s flagship product, Resilience360, is an enterprise software that:

1. Maps building-level risks for 6 disaster types (floods, heat, cyclones, etc.) with 90%+ accuracy.
2. Provides actionable insights based on 55 business resilience parameters.
3. Delivers results in 30 minutes to 2 hours, at 30-50% lower cost than alternatives.

Key Differentiators

• Hyperlocal AI/ML models replace zone-level risk assessments.
• Validated in 29 real-time disasters for reliability.
• Integrates global frameworks like Sendai, TCFD, and ESG.

Funding and Traction

• Backed by Kalaari Capital’s CXXO and Java Capital.
• Mapped 400,000+ buildings, with pilots in 20+ cities.
• Recognized by NDMA, Forbes200, TERI, UN Innovate for Cities, and Microsoft.

Target Customers

• Business transformation officers (cost savings, compliance).
• City planners (disaster-ready infrastructure).
• Risk officers (insurance, supply chain stability).

"Disasters don’t wait for a million days." — Samhita R, CEO

Why It Matters

With climate disasters causing $380B+ in global damages annually, Resilience AI bridges the gap between risk awareness and action—turning shock into strategy.