Paul G. Silva

MARCH 25, 2025

” List all possible causes of that failure Identify the most dangerous factors Develop mitigation strategies immediately This process helps you see risks your optimism might otherwise blind you to. Create Psychological Safety for Post-Mortems After every major event/milestone, run a post-mortem (also known as a retrospective).

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 19, 2025

March 18, 2025) Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Next New Jersey Program – AI and the AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program. The Administrator will develop and manage a statewide AI Challenge and disburse sub-grant awards to challenge winners.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JULY 19, 2021

There are a few opportunities to address this issue. There is a vibrant secondary market for private investments and while it is mostly limited today to well-known later-stage companies, it could develop into a broader market as the capital seeking to get invested in early-stage innovation continues to grow unabated.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 28, 2013

So much of the focus was on how to produce usable software developers inside the four walls of a classroom. There was a CTO in the room who had a fifty plus person tech team and so I asked him, "How many of your developers learned their trade in the classroom versus being essentially self taught?". Answer: All self-taught.

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Revolution

MARCH 10, 2025

Cambium has partnered with brands, developers, and mass timber manufacturers seeking high-quality materials with reduced carbon footprintsnot just as an ethical choice, but as a sound business strategy. billion board feet of usablewood. The numbers tell thestory: Every year, the U.S.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

You can work as a consultant, an interim executive, a board member, a deal executive partnering to buy a company, an executive in residence, or as an entrepreneur in residence. . As a subject matter expert, you’re expected to stay on top of recent developments in your field of knowledge. Board of Directors. Review current news.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2024

Being an entrepreneur doesn’t make you a great leader, Creating opportunities for others is commendable, but true leadership goes beyond business ownership. After several years of expanding that legacy brand, I launched a property technology company to help renters and property owners find and exchange opportunities in Kenya.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

In 2021, we saw new programs and funding opportunities from the EDA and SBA to rebuild, sustain and grow entrepreneurship. At SourceLink, we continued the entrepreneurial ecosystem building work we’re known for while proactively developing ways to bolster this renewed wave of support.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

As with any movement, there comes a day when grand visions need to either remain that, or be executed on so that they may evolve to the next stage of development and maturation. We have brilliant minds working together to leverage our opportunities and assets to move our community forward and so far, the plan is working.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 2, 2014

There’s an old joke in software development, “How much time does it take to design software?” We feel pressure to hit milestones for a variety of reasons: Investor presentations, conference demos, customer sales meetings, competitive pressures, a need to drive revenue, business development commitments – whatever.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2023

by Erick Slabaugh, a long-standing EO member in Seattle and former director on the EO Global Board “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” The Origins David Galbenski and I served on the EO Global Board together in 2007.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

Of course it is super helpful if a VC can drop you in to important people for business development, recruiting, PR, sales and eventually M&A. I’ve sat on ad tech boards with board members who clearly knew little about impressions, fill rates, CTRs, RTB, eCPMs or the difficulties & opportunities of embedded mobile SDKs vs. HTML5.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

A diverse founding team finds an opportunity to address fragmented services in these two major regions. Fraud rates and cart abandonment are over 20% higher than in developed markets, says Nader Abdelrazik, co-founder and CEO of MoneyHash. Now, with Flourish Ventures on board, we are laying the foundation for global expansion.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

They can provide the crucial funding needed to overcome those initial hurdles, whether it’s developing a prototype, securing essential equipment, or launching a marketing campaign. Don’t be shy about seeking out these opportunities. Capital R&D , on the other hand, is an investment in your startup’s future.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

They could be seizing upon an opportunity to make their business ownership dream a reality, exploring an idea that creates positive social change, or they may be acting out of necessity because of a change in circumstances such as the loss of a job. Go beyond a quick impersonal referral. New entrepreneurs make a big difference.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 7, 2023

Register Bain & Company, a prominent global management consulting firm, has revealed its plans to acquire the Asia-Pacific division of Rainmaking, a renowned venture-building and startup development studio. program, a SGD 20 million initiative introduced by the Singapore Economic Development Board.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Meanwhile, CFOs and CTOs need to get ready to answer some tough questions at board meetings. By applying FinOps principles, companies have an opportunity to significantly improve their gross margins and chart a path towards profitability, as well as alleviate investor concerns around revenue metrics.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Nix, the open-source tool for creating reproducible builds and deployments, is becoming increasingly popular among developers, but it’s not always the easiest service to work with. Shaw to make it easier for its internal developers to use. Shaw in the mid-90s. That’s ultimately what D.E.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

They did development in SF and had the ad sales team in NY. While I or other full time partners may sit on the boards of 8-10 companies each Hamet will sit on the board of 4-5. So he has the exact same ratio of time available per board as any full-time partner at Upfront does. I stayed close.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The 30 Most Important Lessons Learned About Developing New Business In this article, we delve into the wisdom of thirty seasoned professionals, including Founders and CEOs, who share their most important lessons learned in developing a new business. It’s as simple as prioritizing progress over perfection. But so can men.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Stay tuned, and please feel free to share with anyone looking for a new opportunity! In a blog post/letter to employees , CEO and co-founder Will Young wrote that the company’s “focus on accelerating growth and product development came at the cost of higher risk tolerance and greater expenses.” TechCrunch had covered its $20.8

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2017

Every new opportunity and every door opened is at the “top end of your funnel” meaning that may or may not come to fruition: A business development conversation, a first customer meeting, the first candidate in a recruiting process, the first time you talk with a journalist or the first meeting to consider your business strategy.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 21, 2014

Our founder, Yves Sisteron, was my mentor and board member at my first startup. My other partner, Steven Dietz, was on the board of my second company. So I patiently waiting until there was a good opportunity to bring Stuart on board and took the opportunity when it presented itself.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Sam also had a vision as early as 2012 about how MakeSpace would be a large employer of middle-income jobs: The company would hire employees rather than just have contractors and he would lead the effort to ensure they had opportunities for growth and benefits for their families. If I could close with some advice for startups and boards ….

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2014

I first met Nick Halstead in 2009 when he was running a company called Tweetmeme (the predecessor to DataSift) who had invented the Retweet button and actually helped Twitter develop its early API. So Nick drove strategy & tech from the UK and remained an active board member and CTO of the company. Shaping an industry.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By fostering early exposure and education about entrepreneurship and other career paths, Franc.World is paving the way for an inclusive landscape where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. — Jenifer Clift, EO Melbourne, Director of Otto Stronger Female Networks Mentoring opportunities are less often afforded to women.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

What I’ve been trying to do is to actually describe the level at which “top performance” is happening for all of the various facets of the job—things like reputation, screening, board participation, etc. The thing that stood out to me about Peter was just the amount of preparation work he would do before every board meeting.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As the captain of your ship, you’ll navigate a vast sea of opportunities. Get involved with non-profits where CEOs serve on the board, attend their galas and events, and get to know the leadership. In the high-stakes adventure of entrepreneurship, the search for your ideal clients and employees can become a thrilling quest.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 29, 2024

When an accounts manager working in the farming sector in the Canterbury region decided it was time for a career change, a new opportunity came in the form of a plumbing business – however, there was a twist. There’s plenty of opportunities out there, but lots of people don’t get started because they are too overwhelmed.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 22, 2019

Kadevjo develops applications for mobile devices and games. The company was born from a board game—literally paper and cardboard game—project in university. When we created its digital adaptation, it was the first digital game developed in my country. Now, I have the opportunity to know people in many different countries!

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The 15 Best Strategies for Developing New Business in a Crowded Market In the quest to uncover effective strategies for developing new businesses in a crowded market, we turned to fifteen Founders and CEOs for their tried-and-true tactics. Any new local business could try this.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2023

Then, we develop a communication strategy to convey the value of these face-to-face tasks to hybrid employees, to get their buy-in on coming to the office for high-impact work pursuits. In-person presence thus offers an opportunity to build a sense of mutual trust and group belonging that’s much deeper than videoconference calls.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The Board approved the choice, and the new CEO was announced without ­explanation or context. Remember the rule: First, develop your strategy. Is the Board aligned with management? Do other potential candidates feel “passed over,” or were they not actually seeking the opportunity? Then build your communications around it.

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Dream It

JANUARY 8, 2020

This is your opportunity to highlight exactly what your advantages are. Take this opportunity to answer many basic questions without being evasive. Will you be hiring developers or sales people? Now is the opportunity to leave them excited about the company. This must be done, though, in a way that is succinct and direct.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 31, 2024

My EO Forum served as a sounding board to examine my challenges—both personal and professional. From practical assistance, like boarding up my store windows in anticipation of a local riot, to the personal growth opportunities that I gained through my role managing our chapter’s learning calendar, EO members stood by me.

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Dream It

APRIL 26, 2019

What We’re Reading Developments in The Security Industry Verkada , a physical security startup that helps schools, gyms, municipalities, and corporations manage their security camera systems, reached a $540 million valuation in 3 years. Read how this startup set itself apart in a crowded market.

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Dream It

APRIL 3, 2020

Provocation-based selling turns these challenges into opportunities. Identify a problem that resonates with the decision-maker at your target organization Moore recommends that you put yourself in the shoes of the CEO or Board of Directors. But challenges create opportunities. What keeps them up at night?

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