Ideas that move the mission forward

Marc: Co-founding Tesla

Corvus & ending drudgery

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.

Why We Invested in Singularity

Leading Singularity's $4.5M Seed round.

Agency

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.

Why We Invested in Guide

Co-leading Guide's $8M Seed round.

What to Think About When Designing a Profile Page for Your Users

Discover the key design decisions behind engaging user profile pages that drive network effects and user value across platforms, from self-determined content to passively generated data.

The future of breathing + Node-S

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

Little-known Tesla Lore

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

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.

What Goes On a Pedestal Must Come Off

Explore the nuanced reality behind revered figures, from renowned artists to influential leaders, and question the tendency to idolize individuals based solely on their achievements, rather than examining their full character and impact.