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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.

What Goes On a Pedestal Must Come Off
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What Goes On a Pedestal Must Come Off

by Shripriya Mahesh •

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.

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.