The Ripple zoomed in on the real-world challenge of climate tech APIs and how they can change the energy world.

The group brought together folks from VC funds, energy startups, and major corporations, all swapping thoughts on what works and what flops in building business models around connecting devices and data.

Key conclusions stood out:

- Pure connectivity alone isn’t enough to create big, lasting companies.

- Companies need real ways to earn money early—find pain points and solve them.

- Flexibility’s potential is real, but the market for it is smaller than many expect.

- t’s best to add value beyond just connections, offering services and smart add-ons.

- Working with both big names and creative newcomers is crucial.

Overall, the Ripple showed that it takes more than clever tech. Real partnerships, clear value, and fresh ideas are vital for making climate tech scale up.