Thruline Thursday (Expert Panel + Office Hours) #12: Economic Challenges & AI Competition for Fundraising

​Founders today face a tougher path to capital. With AI startups drawing massive investor attention, traditional ventures are competing for a shrinking pool of funds. Inflation, a weak job market, and looming tariffs are prompting investors and consumers to become more cautious. At the same time, government shifts are reducing grant opportunities, while political turbulence adds another layer of uncertainty.

​This Thruline Thursday will unpack these challenges and share practical approaches for navigating fundraising in a landscape where the rules keep changing.

​About Thruline Thursday

​Over the past few months, we've convened bold thinkers and doers across multiple high-impact digital sessions bringing together over 300+ industry experts, founders, CEOs, investors, and mission-driven leaders across the climate and innovation space.

​These monthly, 60-minute conversations go deep into the work of changemakers advancing climate action, infrastructure innovation, equity, and circular solutions.

​Designed to spark curiosity and fuel transformation, each episode reaches a growing, values-aligned audience eager to engage.

​​What makes this different? Here's the Run of Show:

​​30 Minutes - each expert explains current tips, trends and best practices that matter for you today

​​2 X 15 Minutes - attendees head into breakout rooms into the session to get real, focused time with our experts of your choosing

​​30 Minutes - recap & Ask Me Anything session (AMA)— where you get the chance to ask direct questions, discuss real challenges, and leave with practical insights tailored to needs and interests.

​​If you’re serious about making smart moves while creating impact, this is where you need to be.