A hike with a friend turned into a seven-minute conversation that may redirect $500,000 toward climate solutions — and taught Elizabeth something she didn't expect. It got her wondering: what's the ripple effect of maximizing every chairlift, cocktail party, and bus ride conversation?

What if the time we spend complaining about weird weather could actually do some good? Elizabeth shares her strategy for turning small talk into imperfectly honest conversations about climate change — and three simple actions anyone can take to make a difference.

I’ve spent the last decade evaluating long-term relationships through my work as a venture capitalist, investing in startups and founders. Now, as I step back into dating for the first time since I was 21, I’m struck by how much the venture capital mindset applies to modern relationships.