Shripriya Mahesh (founding partner at Spero Ventures) and I explore the mental elements of going after big missions through the lens of her work at Spero and her early-career role as the head of product for Ebay. Shripriya is a brilliant investor who cares deeply about the founders she supports and the impact her fund has on the wellbeing of our planet. We also explore ideas about self-care in relation to work, care for founders as an investor, and the importance of finding a clear mission.

It's hard to start companies, it's difficult to lead, and we all have moments where we are convinced everyone else has it pulled together and that we must be the only sucker in the room. 

This is a place for those stories and that kind of honesty. Honest, human stories from the front lines of startup life.

The more we are real with one another, the more we are each able to normalize the ups and downs of the entrepreneurial experience. And the more we can each quiet our inner voices of self-criticism and begin to step into the roles we were meant to play. 

Thank you for joining us. We are so glad you are here.