Ideas that move the mission forward

Explore our thoughts on investment, innovation, and mission.

Stephen Wemple
Sara Eshelman
Shripriya Mahesh
Marc Tarpenning
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Our “Personality Test” for VCs

Our “Personality Test” for VCs

by Stephen Wemple •

Discover how one VC team leverages personality assessments to foster deeper understanding and more effective deal conversations among team members.

Let’s get negative
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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
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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
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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.