2019

Self-Congratulation

The self-congratulation rampant at industry conferences means we're all missing out from learning.

Uncharted Insider - October 2019

Hi everyone, Welcome to the October edition of the Uncharted Insider. Uncharted Update: * We selected 18 child-focused ventures [https://www.futureboundco.org/acceleration-lab#cohort] for Futurebound Acceleration Lab, which will provide this cohort with the tools they need to succeed in Colorado over eight months. * We’ve been hiring for

Scale vs. Leverage

The social enterprise / impact investing space focuses more on scale, while the social justice / activism space focuses more on leverage.

Uncharted Insider - September 2019

Hi everyone, Welcome to the September edition of the Uncharted Insider. Uncharted Update: * We ran our 5-day boot camp for the Visible Connect [https://www.visible.com/connect] accelerator focused on mobile tech ventures working on major social issues like veteran mental health and improved legal representation in the criminal

The Slow Unfolding of Masterpieces

Reflections from the desert.

The Power of Unvarnished Truth

I’ve been fascinated to watch the rise of teen climate activist Greta Thunberg as she makes her debut in the US. Setting aside the topic of the climate crisis for a moment (although I do endorse the book The Uninhabitable Earth [https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/06/books/