I help organizations respond to the accelerating climate crisis and to the AI transition.
Independent strategic counsel and solutions-builder for public agencies, private firms, and small businesses facing two of the defining pressures of our time—together.
I'm Daniel Talero, an independent consultant with 10 years of experience working at the crossroads of risk assessment, technology and environmental strategy. My clients have ranged from federal agencies and regional municipalities to family-owned manufacturers and venture-backed climate tech startups. I believe the organizations that will thrive in the next decade are those that embrace AI adoption and climate adaptation as systemic opportunities, not just regulatory or reporting obligations.
Before going independent, I led strategy engagements at global management consultancies (KPMG, WSP, Guidehouse) and advised local governments. I hold a Master's in Environmental Policy from the University of Colorado Denver, as well as certifications in project management, financial modeling, insurance underwriting, and facilitation. I am based in Washington, D.C. and work with clients across North America and Europe.
AI Strategy & Governance
Helping organizations understand what AI can—and cannot—do for them. From readiness assessments and procurement guidance to workforce transition planning and responsible-use policy, I translate technical complexity into decisions leadership can act on.
Climate Resilience Planning
Working with public agencies, municipalities, and businesses to embed climate risk into strategy. Scenario analysis, adaptation roadmaps, stakeholder engagement, and grant-ready proposals—grounded in science and shaped for the real world of budgets and politics.
Organizational Transformation
Change at the intersection of technology and environmental pressure is hard. I work alongside leadership teams to build internal capacity, align incentives, and design processes that hold up as conditions keep shifting.
What Public Agencies Get Wrong About AI Procurement
The gap between vendor promises and operational reality is widest in government. Here is how to close it.
The Climate Disclosure Reckoning Is Already Here
New reporting requirements are arriving faster than most boards realize. A plain-language guide to what's coming.
Small Business, Big Stakes: AI Adoption Without the Hype
For a business with twelve employees, the right AI strategy looks nothing like what the enterprise case studies describe.
Why 'Climate-Ready' Is the New 'Shovel-Ready'
Infrastructure funding is shifting. The organizations that understand this will be first in line.
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