In Episode 2 we sit down with Thru Shivakumar, Founder of Cohesion, an Intelligent Building platform provider changing the face of the modern workplace.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/thrushivakumar/

**Company Overview**

Cohesion is a Chicago-based smart building and workplace experience company offering a unified platform for building operations, access control integrations, tenant engagement, and advanced analytics. Its solutions merge physical systems—access control, HVAC, elevators, sensors—with AI-driven data insights to create responsive, efficient, and human-centered buildings.

**Founder / Executive Profile**

**Thru Shivakumar** is the CEO and co-founder of Cohesion. She brings a background in engineering and leadership roles across the building and technology industries. Thru focuses on using data and intelligence to drive better operational and security decisions while ensuring the occupant experience remains central.

**Why They Fit the Series**

Cohesion fits the series because it demonstrates how data and AI are reshaping physical security and access control. Instead of simply issuing credentials, Cohesion leverages access and building data to inform space planning, strengthen security posture, and optimize overall building performance.

**Key Angles & Themes**

* How AI and analytics enhance traditional access control systems
* Using access data to inform staffing levels and security patrol strategies
* The convergence of ESG, operations, and security objectives
* How Cohesion integrates with existing PACS and building systems
* What metrics matter most to owners, operators, and security leaders

Music:

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In the inaugural episode of Founders we put the spotlight on Matt Bennett, the VP of Strategic Alliances and Mobile Access at Alert Enterprise. Alert Enterprise is changing how organizations deal with the complexities of the modern workplace and Matt leverages his unique background in physical security to guide that strategic vision.