The Ripple turned its focus to the ups and downs of growing climate tech around the globe, drawing input from investors, founders, and experts. The group dove into topics from strict new rules and shifting politics to making sure companies can grow past just their home countries.

Major takeaways were:

- Growth is tough when rules keep changing, so being flexible matters.

- Local partnerships in new markets are super helpful.

- Investors want companies with good business basics, not just those riding trends.

- Markets like Germany can offer big opportunities even without scaling globally.

- Tech that saves money wins, not just tech with a climate badge.

- There’s more attention on resilience and long-term planning than ever.

- Fragmented markets create challenges but also new chances, especially in emerging places like Kenya and India.

The feeling? Success in climate tech means creative thinking, strong business models, and always keeping an eye on both local and world trends.