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Announcing Spero Ventures Fund II
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Announcing Spero Ventures Fund II

by Shripriya Mahesh and Andrew Parker •

Continuing our efforts to support companies building a healthy, sustainable, and fulfilling future.

In A Post-AI World, Who Are You Building For?
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In A Post-AI World, Who Are You Building For?

by Shripriya Mahesh •

Discover how the rise of AI agents will transform your everyday shopping, from toilet paper to toothpaste, and uncover the key transactions that will resist automation.

Beginner’s Mind
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Beginner’s Mind

by Shripriya Mahesh •

Discover the challenges and rewards of starting over, from developing new skills to bridging the gap between taste and capability, as one navigates a major career transition.

It Never Gets Easier
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It Never Gets Easier

by Shripriya Mahesh •

Discover the surprising truth behind the startup founder's pursuit of the 'next level' – how achieving major milestones often fails to deliver the transformative impact imagined, as we quickly adjust to the new normal.

Focus on the Feeling
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Focus on the Feeling

by Shripriya Mahesh •

Discover how the execution of a film's details, nuances, and 'feeling' can make the story come alive and captivate the viewer, beyond just the functional elements.

You Are The One
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You Are The One

by Shripriya Mahesh •

Discover the harsh realities of film school and the filmmaking industry, from the dire odds of directing a feature to the extensive skills and resources required to make a real film.

Connecting People
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Connecting People

by Shripriya Mahesh •

Discover how small acts of connecting people can profoundly impact lives, even shaping careers, with the power of an 'abundance mindset' in networking.

Corvus & ending drudgery
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Corvus & ending drudgery

by Shripriya Mahesh •

Discover how automating tedious inventory reconciliation could transform manufacturing, freeing up human workers to pursue more meaningful, creative tasks and elevating the industry's role as an economic engine.

Agency
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Agency

by Shripriya Mahesh •

Discover how the erosion of individual agency during times of crisis, such as the Ukrainian invasion, can profoundly impact human potential and achievement. Explore the fundamental role of agency in fulfilling one's purpose and shaping the future.