{
  "id": 16178479,
  "title": "How to think in decades in a market obsessed with speed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/how-to-think-in-decades-in-a-market-obsessed-with-speed",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-23T10:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91626956/how-to-think-in-decades-in-a-market-obsessed-with-speed-leadership"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For seven years now, Inspired Capital has been operating under a 25-year business plan. In light of this, Fund IV—a $450 million investment in early-stage founders—represents a significant milestone. The firm's approach to business revolves around a long-term mindset. From the outset, Inspired has been committed to a long-term outlook, shaping its hiring, partnerships, and chosen problems accordingly.\n\nThe market currently favors speed, especially with advancements in AI. While speed is crucial, a long-term mindset is essential in determining the direction of a venture. Without it, efforts can be hastily executed without a clear vision. Having a long-term mindset allows leaders to filter their daily decisions, making it easier to say yes or no with confidence.\n\nMichael Brown, a cofounder and CEO of Teamshares, exemplifies this long-term mindset. When Inspired Capital invested in Teamshares back in 2020, the team consisted of just five people working from a WeWork space. However, Michael had a plan for the next two centuries of Teamshares. He remembers how this vision came about during his 30th birthday in Hong Kong, inspired by the success of two trading companies that began as small operations two centuries ago. Before making a decision on a new company, Michael asks himself if it will still be around in 50 years.\n\nSurrounding oneself with people who share this long-term mindset can make a huge difference. Taylor Francis, the CEO of Watershed, is a prime example. Watershed aims to help companies reduce or remove 500 million tons of CO2 per year by 2030. The team's mission was set before they even had a product or a pitch. When hiring, Watershed ensures that candidates align with their mission, setting them up for success.\n\nWhile short-term pressures like quarterly product milestones, closing deals, and raising funding are crucial, balancing these with the vision of a 25-year plan is key. Leaders who can do this execute with calmness and credibility. Inspired Capital believes that having a clear mission and values makes hard decisions easier. With Fund IV, Inspired Capital is ready to support founders who are committed to bending the world to their realities and changing the status quo.",
  "summary": "This week, Inspired Capital is announcing Fund IV: $450 million in new capital to back early-stage founders. It’s a milestone I’m grateful for. Seven years into my own 25-year business plan, I have been reflecting on what carries a firm, or a company, that far. For me, the answer has always been a long-term mindset. From day one at Inspired, I have planned to be in it for the long haul. Knowing…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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