Ideas that move the mission forward

Explore our thoughts on investment, innovation, and mission.

Andrew Parker
Marc Tarpenning
Shripriya Mahesh
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Let’s get negative
Writing

Let’s get negative

by Marc Tarpenning

The COVID-19 lockdowns had a negligible impact on greenhouse gas emissions, revealing the significant challenge of curbing climate change. Despite widespread restrictions, emissions only decreased 5-7%, not enough to meaningfully slow the rise in atmospheric CO2 levels, which are now at their highest in millions of years, with grave implications for sea levels and the planet's future.

Time Travel
Writing

Time Travel

by Shripriya Mahesh

Discover how screenwriters tap into the human desire to explore 'what if' scenarios through time travel narratives, and learn how to apply this mindset to overcome regrets and create a future self you're proud of, even in challenging times.

55 Questions for Mission-Driven Co-Founders
Writing

55 Questions for Mission-Driven Co-Founders

by Shripriya Mahesh

Discover the secret to building a successful partnership: shared values, mission, and chemistry that transcend the practical aspects of working together, as revealed by the co-founders of Tesla.

Shripriya, Conviction, Investing
Writing

Momentum vs Conviction

by Shripriya Mahesh

there are a lot of investors, and it is tough to figure out who is the right one.

Hardware, Pelaton, Shripriya Mahesh
Writing

Hardware as a Moat

by Shripriya Mahesh

In a crowded software market, hardware can be your moat.