Geoff Abraham

Co-founder & President of Spoken

Geoff Abraham

Co-founder & President of Spoken

Geoff is the co-founder and President of Spoken. He is a Dad. He holds a BA from UT Austin (Plan II) and an MBA from Stanford. Geoff has built several successful businesses, including a bicycle taxi business in San Francisco which he ran for 10 years with his wife, Mimosa. He is an executive coach, and he actively invests in seed-stage startups via The Explorer Fund.

Oakland, California···

Articles by Geoff Abraham

Love as Metaphor: Making One Home

Building a home together, like love, is a deep, daily commitment.

Geoff Abraham

Apr 29, 2024

Our Impermanent Homes

Impermanence teaches us to cherish life's fleeting moments. Like a brief stay in a perfect hotel room, recognizing the transience of life urges us to appreciate every moment and find beauty in the ephemeral.

Geoff Abraham

Apr 18, 2024

Why We Built Spoken to Improve Online Furniture

We share our origin story, where Dane and MK first encountered the traps of buying furniture online, and why we built Spoken to improve online furniture shopping.

Geoff Abraham

Mar 26, 2024

Why Making a Home Is Hard

A reflection on the concept of "home," the challenges and rewards of creating a space that mirrors one's life and growth, and the courage and introspection needed in an ongoing, deeply personal journey.

Geoff Abraham

Mar 25, 2024

The Virtue of a Small Home

A reflection on how wealth can isolate, and the warmth and connection found in smaller living spaces.

Geoff Abraham

Mar 24, 2024

A Home's Location: Where the Heart Is

Exploring how location deeply influences what we call 'home' and our identities.

Geoff Abraham

Mar 19, 2024

Furniture with Meaning

Reflecting on inherited furniture, the author sees it as a link to family history, embodying wisdom, love, and hard work. Amidst decluttering, they ponder the balance between cherishing the past and making room for new stories, viewing furniture as both a personal milestone and a bridge to heritage.

Geoff Abraham

Mar 2, 2024

Though beautiful spaces can seem like magic, some principles of interior design are timeless and intuitive.

11 Design Principles of Beautiful Homes

Unlock the magic of beautiful homes: Embrace natural light, ensure smooth flow, declutter, create focal points, balance visuals, play with symmetry, use lines and color harmoniously, add texture, layer lighting, and personalize your space for a design that reflects you.

Geoff Abraham

Feb 12, 2024

Why Moving is So Hard, Really

Moving is a triathlon of physical, mental, and emotional challenges, with the emotional transition being the hardest part, involving personal evolution, letting go, and embracing new beginnings. Yet we move to discover our new selves.

Geoff Abraham

Feb 8, 2024

How to Find Your Preferences for Your Home

Discover how to personalize your home by aligning it with your lifestyle, exploring styles, and embracing the process as an evolving journey of self-expression and comfort.

Geoff Abraham

Jan 25, 2024

The Activities of a Home

Exploring home life's essence, from the vital roles of sleep and eating to the significance of work, personal space, and family bonds. A journey through the multifaceted functions of our homes.

Geoff Abraham

Jan 22, 2024

Trends in Online Furniture Shopping

Online U.S. furniture sales are growing, driven by digital trends and increased comfort with online shopping.

Geoff Abraham

Jan 1, 2024

31 Chairs that Shaped Us: Important Seats in History

Musing on human progress by highlighting important chairs in history.

Geoff Abraham

Jan 1, 2024

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