​Ripple Hosts

​Danijel Višević

​World Fund

​Herbert Mangesius

​Vsquared Ventures

​TL;DR

​As anti-climate politics rise, with Trump poised to gut U.S. green policies, Europe could face a surprising opportunity. The pullback in American support may redirect funding, talent, and strategic focus toward Europe. From defence-driven green contracts to a growing brain drain, Europe could turn this political turbulence into momentum.

​Topic overview

​Why is the topic relevant?

​With the U.S. backsliding on climate and parts of Europe wavering, the pressure is on to adapt or fall behind. Trump's potential return could slash U.S. subsidies and destabilise global investment. But this also pushes Europe to step up. As U.S. talent and capital start shifting across the Atlantic, Europe has a unique chance to lead. This is a crucial moment to understand how to turn political risk into a climate opportunity.

​What’s up for discussion?

​We’ll unpack how political setbacks might unlock unexpected gains for Europe’s climate tech. Topics include: U.S. subsidy cuts and their effect on EU strategy; defense-sector funding for dual-use green tech; rising AI energy demands as a new climate tech driver; and how brain drain from the U.S. could benefit European founders. We’ll also explore what growing EU–China ties might mean for cleantech. It’s not all doom — there are serious tailwinds if we know where to look.

​Dream outcome

​Attendees leave with a new lens: this crisis might be a launchpad. Founders and investors will rethink their positioning, looking at defence grants, AI-driven energy needs, or U.S. talent inflows as growth levers. Ideally, the session sparks ideas, connections, or even business moves, shifting the mindset from reaction to strategy. We want people to walk out thinking, “This moment might actually be ours to win.”

​Who should attend?

​Climate tech founders, VCs, and strategists who want to understand the political currents shaping the next decade. Policy geeks and geopolitical junkies will also find rich discussion. And yes, Trump fans and critics alike are welcome. If you care about climate, tech, or Europe’s resilience, and enjoy a good strategic twist, this is your circle.