In the Ripple, folks dug into how AI and deep tech are helping move new ideas forward, especially in material science and manufacturing. There was a real focus on quick product development and what’s working in the real world right now.

Here’s what stood out:

- Teamwork between startups and big companies is key for sharing data and building new things.

- Companies need clear benefits before they'll hand over data.

- Starting with smaller or mid-sized partners makes things move faster.

- Open data and “strategic openness” can help everyone get further, but you’ve got to balance that with protecting what makes your company unique.

- Proving a solution works once is tough—but once it’s proven, bigger companies start to want in.

Bottom line: progress happens when people work together, share the right info, and focus on making real products—not just talking about cool technology.