Human Ventures is a business creation platform, comprised of a venture fund, studio and a corporate innovation agency. We curate a powerful network of investors, advisors, and corporate partners to invest in ambitious founders who are innovating around the future of human needs.

1. B U I L T O N P U R P O S EH U M A N . V C / A P P L Y
F U T U R E O F W O R K

2. The new labor economy is here.
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3. The past decade has brought significant
technological advancements that help
humans work more efficiently, organize
information more rapidly, and share
ideas more seamlessly.
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4. However, technology has also a
created a society weary of
automation—one searching for
purpose and wellbeing in an
increasingly dynamic labor market.
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5. As COVID-19 saw boardrooms go dark, turning homes into makeshift offices, nascent
trends were forced into prominence. Abruptly, the labor force was newly eager for
innovative solutions to help them meet the Human Needs of this new normal.
Positive Technology
Designing work environments for
digital well-being
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6. N Y N Y
T H E O P P O R T U N I T Y
The greatest opportunities in the
Future of Work are solutions that
address these Human Needs.

7. The Future of Work is Human
New Work
Environments
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Opportunities and tools
provide more flexibility
concerning where and
how humans work and
collaborate.
Beyond the
Resume
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Career and talent
assessment, incorporating
characteristics beyond
hard skills and credentials.
Lifelong
Learning
02
Personal and professional
development as a “way of
life” for individuals, and a
necessary, continuous
investment for employers.
Worker
Wellbeing
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Focus on the personal
wellbeing of the worker,
recognizing that one’s work
plays a pivotal role in the
creation of a well-rounded life.

8. We curate a powerful network of investors, advisors,
and corporate partners to invest in ambitious founders
who are innovating around the future of human needs.
Human Ventures is a business creation
platform, comprised of a venture fund,
studio and enterprise agency.
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W H O W E A R E

9. The last 10 years of startup growth have
been about building and investing in “nice to
haves.” The next 10 years will be focused on
building and investing in “need to haves.”
The greatest business opportunities are in
The Human Needs Economy—products and
services that solve problems in the categories
of health and wellness, the future of work
(livelihood), and community.
Health & Wellness
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E C O N O M Y
The
Future of Work
Community
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E C O N O M Y
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