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55 Questions for Mission-Driven Co-Founders

by Shripriya Mahesh • Dec 8, 2020

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.

Talent-Driven Globalization

by Marc Tarpenning • Dec 1, 2020

Tesla co-founder Marc Tarpenning shares a perspective on the world after COVID-19.

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Opportunity and Agency for Blue-Collar Technicians

by Shripriya Mahesh • Nov 28, 2020

Spero invests in Nana Technologies.

The Past, Present, and Future of Carbon

by Marc Tarpenning • Sep 25, 2020

Think the science of climate change is "new"? Think again!

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Momentum vs Conviction

by Shripriya Mahesh • Jul 28, 2020

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

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How Startups Can Build a Sustainable Future

by Marc Tarpenning • Jul 1, 2020

Hint: Make your product awesome.

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Hardware as a Moat

by Shripriya Mahesh • Jun 30, 2020

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

Twitter is Less Wrong. Facebook is More Wrong. Values Matter.

by Shripriya Mahesh • Jun 9, 2020

What people should and shouldn’t be able to do with your product.

Investing in tools for the Trust Economy: Mati joins Spero portfolio

by Shripriya Mahesh and Sara Eshelman • Jun 9, 2020

Mati aims to help Trust Economy with global security identification tool.

Seek the Challengers

by Shripriya Mahesh • Jun 9, 2020

When you do have a challenger on your team, don’t crush their spirit.