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Mark1 is a developer-as-a-service for capital intensive, first of a kind industrial climate technologies. The brainchild of RMI, Third Derivative and Deep Science Ventures, Mark1 works with technology companies and, through a structured approach, leverage our expertise and extensive network to plan and co-develop their first commercial-scale projects. Learn more at www.mark1.build

Transcend Network is the first global network of founders building the future of learning and work. We run an exclusive fellowship for early-stage founders in the space, and have supported 300+ founders from 49 countries who have raised $200M+ in funding collectively. If you are an early-stage founder building in Edtech or the Future of Work, check out our fellowship and signup for our emails here: https://www.transcend-network.com/fellowship For our analysis on the future of this space, check out the Transcend Newsletter: https://transcend.substack.com

Sonic Sphere: a laboratory of consciousness We believe that new ideas require new forms of consciousness and that a new laboratory of thought and feeling is called for. Sonic Sphere aims to be an unlimited instrument of empathy, one capable of conjuring new vistas of experience that can open the door to new modes of thought, feeling, and action in the world. A new cultural space Historically, cultural spaces, such as libraries, cinemas, and nightclubs, have been cornerstones of our cities, key to the dialogue that makes us human. As our cultures evolve, we think there is a need for new urban spaces that are experimental, experiential and communal. A liberating technology Technology can isolate us and drive us apart, reducing empathy and imagination. We need it to delight and inspire us, not just passively, but in ways that provoke action. Used in the right way and combined with the appropriate architecture, technology can bring us together and not in a way that impoverishes our freedom and creativity. An evolutionary process We are in the midst of an exponential age where society changes at an ever-increasing pace. To continue to serve us, our world needs to be just as dynamic. Sonic Sphere falls forward, each iteration aiming to double the magnificence of the previous, all built by an open, ever-evolving collective. Creativity increases with each step, as the horizon of possibility expands. A playground for artists Commercial pressures and lowering attention spans are pushing artists to the short form, not allowing them to explore ideas and themes fully. We want to create a format and economic model where artists can flourish, focusing on firing all our senses and creating significant memories that then shape our lives. Media https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/arts/music/shed-sonic-sphere.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/23/arts/music/sonic-sphere-shed.html https://www.fastcompany.com/90916768/how-this-giant-glowing-geodesic-dome-became-the-show

Zinc exists to accelerate Science-for-Impact innovation, partnering with people and organisations to build a better future for people and planet. Through our venture building, talent initiatives and innovation partnerships, we work across the entire Science-for-Impact ecosystem to create the conditions, capabilities, and coalitions needed for transformative change. Pre-seed investment: We back exceptional entrepreneurial talent from the conception of a new Science-for-Impact venture through to seed, providing the funding, venture-building expertise, team building, and coaching required to set teams up for impact on people and planet at scale. Learn more on our website here: https://www.zinc.vc/ To apply for funding, please tell us a bit about yourself and what youre building via this short form: https://airtable.com/appTvgH4eAXwSD2Vs/pagxU4iWkcj9vJrWj/form

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Project Upstream (PU) is a for-profit venture builder, organized as a movement and co-created with Stand Together, Transcend Network, and Deep Science Ventures to professionalize outcomes in education. We imagine a future where every child, regardless of background or zip code, builds the confidence, skills, and ownership to shape their own path. By 2035, we aim to reach 50 million children through a new generation of schools designed to fit each child’s needs.

Mark1 is a developer-as-a-service for capital intensive, first of a kind industrial climate technologies. The brainchild of RMI, Third Derivative and Deep Science Ventures, Mark1 works with technology companies and, through a structured approach, leverage our expertise and extensive network to plan and co-develop their first commercial-scale projects. Learn more at www.mark1.build

Deep Science Ventures is a venture creator, combining available scientific knowledge and founder-type scientists into high-impact ventures, to build a future where humanity and the planet thrive. We operate in 4 sectors: Pharmaceuticals, Climate, Agriculture and Computation, tackling the challenges defining those areas by taking a first principles approach and partnering with leading institutions. Visit our website for more information.

Transcend Network is the first global network of founders building the future of learning and work. We run an exclusive fellowship for early-stage founders in the space, and have supported 300+ founders from 49 countries who have raised $200M+ in funding collectively. If you are an early-stage founder building in Edtech or the Future of Work, check out our fellowship and signup for our emails here: https://www.transcend-network.com/fellowship For our analysis on the future of this space, check out the Transcend Newsletter: https://transcend.substack.com

Sonic Sphere: a laboratory of consciousness We believe that new ideas require new forms of consciousness and that a new laboratory of thought and feeling is called for. Sonic Sphere aims to be an unlimited instrument of empathy, one capable of conjuring new vistas of experience that can open the door to new modes of thought, feeling, and action in the world. A new cultural space Historically, cultural spaces, such as libraries, cinemas, and nightclubs, have been cornerstones of our cities, key to the dialogue that makes us human. As our cultures evolve, we think there is a need for new urban spaces that are experimental, experiential and communal. A liberating technology Technology can isolate us and drive us apart, reducing empathy and imagination. We need it to delight and inspire us, not just passively, but in ways that provoke action. Used in the right way and combined with the appropriate architecture, technology can bring us together and not in a way that impoverishes our freedom and creativity. An evolutionary process We are in the midst of an exponential age where society changes at an ever-increasing pace. To continue to serve us, our world needs to be just as dynamic. Sonic Sphere falls forward, each iteration aiming to double the magnificence of the previous, all built by an open, ever-evolving collective. Creativity increases with each step, as the horizon of possibility expands. A playground for artists Commercial pressures and lowering attention spans are pushing artists to the short form, not allowing them to explore ideas and themes fully. We want to create a format and economic model where artists can flourish, focusing on firing all our senses and creating significant memories that then shape our lives. Media https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/arts/music/shed-sonic-sphere.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/23/arts/music/sonic-sphere-shed.html https://www.fastcompany.com/90916768/how-this-giant-glowing-geodesic-dome-became-the-show