Ideas that move the mission forward

Marc on Telo Talks

Discover the latest insights from investors, partners, and industry experts on the fast-growing Telo Talks Podcast - now with offline listening.

It Never Gets Easier

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.

Ethical and Empathetic Investing with Shripriya Mahesh

Shripriya and Matt Munson explore the mental elements of going after big missions through the lens of her work at Spero and her early-career role as the head of product for eBay. We also explore ideas about self-care in relation to work, care for founders as an investor, and the importance of finding a clear mission.

Shripriya on All in a day’s work (2024)

NYU student Pushpavalli Annamalai speaks with Shripriya Mahesh, who is the General Partner of Spero Ventures. Shripriya shares her fascinating and diverse journey from photography to entrepreneurship. She also shares her insights from what makes a good product design.

Focus on the Feeling

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.

1947 Rise, with Shripriya: From Chennai to Silicon Valley

Why Built Environment is Important

City design as the key to unlocking better health.

Marc on Tech Stuff: The Origins of Tesla

While Elon Musk owes much of his wealth to Tesla, the truth is that he's not the company's founder. That honor goes to a pair of engineers named Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning. We explore the origins of Tesla.

Trusting Your Gut

The microbiome in health and disease.