The ripple brought people together to figure out how climate funding can make a real difference. Talk centered on mixing smart money with creative ideas and teamwork. People traded stories on what works, what gets in the way, and why supporting new ideas is hard but worth it.

Here’s what they found:

- Money helps but partnerships, mentoring, and fresh ideas matter just as much.

- The hardest stage for research and startups is often moving from lab to real-world use.

- Philanthropy can plug gaps and boost projects when traditional funding falls short.

- Rules and tax challenges make it tough to put money where it has the most impact.

- True progress comes from everyone pitching in foundations, investors, scientists, and even individuals.

The group agreed that lasting change means being bold, thinking outside the box, and working together for something bigger.