Ideas that move the mission forward

Explore our thoughts on investment, innovation, and mission.

Marc Tarpenning
Andrew Parker
Sara Eshelman
Shripriya Mahesh
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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.

The future of breathing + Node-S
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The future of breathing + Node-S

by Marc Tarpenning •

Discover how hyperlocal air quality impacts your health and well-being, and explore the groundbreaking solution addressing pollution in neighborhoods worldwide.

Infant nutrition is finally growing up
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Infant nutrition is finally growing up

by Sara Eshelman •

BIOMILQ pioneers a revolutionary breast milk alternative, empowering families and reshaping the future of infant nutrition through their groundbreaking technology and mission-driven approach.

Little-known Tesla Lore
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Little-known Tesla Lore

by Marc Tarpenning •

Discover how the humble lithium-ion battery, created to power camcorders, evolved to disrupt the automotive industry and power the electric vehicle revolution.

Indirect Value Capture
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Indirect Value Capture

by Andrew Parker •

Discover how successful companies create value for customers and capture it for themselves, from hardware sales to free software offerings, revealing a strategic approach to monetization beyond direct product sales.