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Sara Eshelman
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Announcing Spero Ventures Fund II
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Announcing Spero Ventures Fund II

by Shripriya Mahesh and Andrew Parker •

Continuing our efforts to support companies building a healthy, sustainable, and fulfilling future.

In A Post-AI World, Who Are You Building For?
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In A Post-AI World, Who Are You Building For?

by Shripriya Mahesh •

Discover how the rise of AI agents will transform your everyday shopping, from toilet paper to toothpaste, and uncover the key transactions that will resist automation.

Beginner’s Mind
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Beginner’s Mind

by Shripriya Mahesh •

Discover the challenges and rewards of starting over, from developing new skills to bridging the gap between taste and capability, as one navigates a major career transition.

It Never Gets Easier
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It Never Gets Easier

by Shripriya Mahesh •

Discover the surprising truth behind the startup founder's pursuit of the 'next level' – how achieving major milestones often fails to deliver the transformative impact imagined, as we quickly adjust to the new normal.