​Ripple Hosts

​Aurianne Legris

​Honda

​Max Werny

​Zero Carbon Capital

​TL;DR

​This Ripple dives into how shifting geopolitics and resource scarcity are reshaping supply chains, and why this moment is a key opportunity to scale production, recycling and manufacturing innovation in Europe. We’ll explore the risks, opportunities, and role of VCs in navigating and accelerating this transition.

​Topic overview

​Why is the topic relevant?

​Amidst ongoing geopolitical realignments in the Western world, the EU must strategically reposition itself. Factors such as geopolitical instability and resource scarcity are forcing us to rethink our supply chains. While the transition is guaranteed to be bumpy, it also presents a unique opportunity to introduce novel production and recycling technologies through targeted incentives - an opportunity the venture capital community should actively foster, not overlook.

​What’s up for discussion?

• ​In the context of climate tech, which supply chains are the most vulnerable to changing geopolitics? Which markets/industries will be affected?

• ​We’ll dive into battery materials and rare earth elements (REEs) supply chains and discuss which risks and opportunities (e.g. raw materials, manufacturing, etc.) come with the recent geopolitical changes.

​Dream outcome

• ​Get a better understanding for the sectors/industries that are the most critically affected by geopolitics.

• ​Identify your next investment opportunities!

​Who should attend?

• ​Founders working on relevant solutions

• ​Investors with relevant expertise

• ​Corporates

• ​Anyone who is really passionate about the topic!