Ideas that move the mission forward

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Sara Eshelman
Stephen Wemple
Andrew Parker
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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.

Conversational AI That Turns Complex Data Into Simple Dialogue
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Conversational AI That Turns Complex Data Into Simple Dialogue

by Sara Eshelman •

Discover how Hyro, an adaptive communications platform, empowers organizations to provide seamless, real-time customer service by automatically ingesting data and delivering dynamic, multilingual support across text, voice, and chat - revolutionizing the way patients, customers, and communities engage.

Anti-Luddism

Anti-Luddism

by Marc Tarpenning •

Discover how technology's rapid progress evokes deep-seated resistance, from the original Luddites to modern-day reluctance, and how embracing new tools can enhance productivity and connections.

My New Path: Spero Ventures

My New Path: Spero Ventures

by Andrew Parker •

Spero Ventures launches $123M fund, led by Shripriya Mahesh's unparalleled product expertise and artistic vision to empower the next generation of technology companies transforming wellbeing, work, and human connection.