News Summary

Matt Rogers, co-founder of Nest, remains passionate about the HVAC industry, which catalyzed the creation of the smart thermostat. Despite Google’s shift away from Nest’s original vision, Rogers continues to see significant potential in HVAC for enhancing efficiency and comfort. He has joined Quilt, a startup focused on heat pump technology, as an independent board member. Rogers has been an informal advisor to Quilt and has maintained a strong relationship with its co-founder and CEO, Paul Lambert. With Rogers on the board, Quilt aims to replicate Nest’s success by prioritizing product design and user experience to meet the increasing global demand for cooling solutions.