Paul G. Silva

APRIL 1, 2025

As I shared in a previous post , when I was president of Click Workspace, a startup coworking space, our board chairman delivered feedback that hit me hard: I wasn’t paying enough attention to our financials. A Contrasting Example: When Task-Focus Fails Another startup I worked with initially resisted this framework.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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Startup Blogpost

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

12 Strategies for Boosting Team Productivity in Startups To help startups boost their team productivity, we’ve gathered twelve insightful strategies from top founders, CEOs, and managers. In order to maintain order and still be efficient, there are a few strategies you can consider: Set clear goals and expectations.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

CEOs may resonate with a higher-end content strategy such as white papers, books, or even a branded podcast. Without the right people in the right seats who live by your core values and culture, you won’t be able to deliver to your ideal client. It’s critical to set yourself apart from the competition.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

The Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) team is often asked by portfolio founders how exactly cultural leaders can be a game-changing asset for their companies. The benefits of founder x cultural leader partnerships work both ways. For Founders Make It Make Sense Venture capital is where innovation meets investment.

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Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 18, 2023

19 Strategies for Managing Risk in a Startup In this article, we explore nineteen different strategies for managing risk in startups, shared by founders, CEOs, and other industry professionals. If I was launching a product, I would launch two or three simultaneously.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 7, 2022

2022 brought new connections and perspectives as we met with entrepreneurs, portfolio companies, and ecosystem builders on the ground in startup communities across the country. link] Our travels and our portfolio inevitably inspire our gift-giving strategy every year.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

The father of “Growth Hacking” appears to be Sean Ellis who wrote this widely read post, “ Find a Growth Hacker for your Startup. For starters it brings a mindset to startups that not all of them have innately. If your startup isn’t committed to growth hacking you’ll never find extra-ordinary growth.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Impact of Customer Experience on Startup Growth In the fast-paced world of startups, gaining a competitive edge is crucial for survival and growth. While innovative products and clever marketing strategies are important, one factor that can truly set a startup apart is exceptional experience (CX).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 26, 2022

We crafted digital strategies for brands and built apps, games, marketing campaigns, and story-driven experiences long before it was popular in the region. We were explorers and adventurers, like many startups: Following our passion, trusting our gut, and building something we loved. They embody freedom—and suddenly, I was free.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 14, 2015

And I actually think we could learn a lot from public investors even if we don’t always feel culturally aligned. We have an entire generation of startup founders who don’t have muscle memory from getting their burn rates back into shape from 2008/09 or 2001-2005. Others will follow. But many of us have been there.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Startups can be high-pressured environments, with world-changing missions that inevitably encourage staff to work incredibly hard. It’s probably no surprise that the average tenure at a fast-growing startup is just two years , several years less than the market average. Employee Experience: Culture, Involvement and Career Development.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 26, 2024

Truly attending to the customer helped create a competitive moat for us, and was a key component of company culture that helped attract and retain a stellar workforce. The post From Startup To Life-Changing Exit – The 4 Secrets Behind Ruby Receptionists’ Amazing Success first appeared on The EO Blog. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

He’s also a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, sits on the boards of several startups, is a many-time entrepreneur himself, and was previously an exec at GE and Intel. A cultural gulf has opened up between the realms I call brains and brawn. Whatever terms you prefer, it’s time to bridge the gulf and reframe the dichotomy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The pandemic and 2020 did a number on businesses throughout the world, but those that made it to the other side did so because they maintained a culture of openness and innovation. To prepare yourself, keep these strategies in mind and employ them when you need to pivot next. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Dream It

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Mel knows firsthand how crucial strategy is to develop products that customers love. In this dose, Mel covers the lessons he’s learned from leading product teams that can make or break your startup. GTM strategy is critical since it drives product strategy. Product strategy is driven by GTM strategy.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 23, 2024

At a16z’s recent Connect/Fintech event, a16z Partner Alex Immerman sat down for a broad conversation with Immad Akhund , co-founder and CEO of banking startup Mercury , and René Lacerte, founder and CEO of financial services company BILL. Immad: Yeah, I’ve been doing startups a long time, and like fintech is great.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

It is our startup sector which will drive this innovative progress. Startup founders are our ambitious problem solvers. To generate growth in a startup, it is almost always necessary to raise external capital to run the necessary. In order to understand startup governance, you need to understand risk and reward.

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Hunter Walk

JUNE 25, 2022

What Makes A Culture “Bad” Isn’t Just That You Don’t Like It. I won’t invest in a startup that doesn’t care about its culture. Because a culture is going to form regardless so you might as well be deliberate about it. By this definition, there are lots of “good” cultures that aren’t attractive to me as a team member.

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Startup Blogpost

JANUARY 5, 2024

14 Methods for Ensuring Accountability Within Startup Teams Accountability is a cornerstone of startup success, and we’ve gathered insights from CEOs and Founders to learn how they maintain it within their teams. The best way to ensure this accountability is by creating a culture of trust and reliability among employees.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Spain is preparing to push forward with pro-startup legislation, having recently unveiled a big and bold transformation plan with the headline goal, by 2030, of turning the country into ‘Spain Entrepreneurial Nation’, as the slightly clumsy English translation has it. Basically we have a set of internal objectives.

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StartupNation

JULY 14, 2021

As the mental health crisis continues to worsen and companies continue to work remotely, startups are rethinking their benefits. Startups are offering better benefits than ever when hiring, often including new wellness programs along with flexible paid time off for mental health self-care. Clearcover. Finite State. WorkitHealth.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2022

The rocket ship trajectory of a startup is well known: Get an idea, build a team and slap together a minimum viable product (MVP) that you can get in front of users. Startups do not have to scrap the lean business model in favor of a more risk-averse alternative. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Anand Rao is global head of AI at PwC.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2021

culture and an economy based on raw materials, Aotearoa hasn’t stood out to investors in the Asia-Pacific region, especially not when they could set their sights on larger markets in China and Southeast Asia. According to Crunchbase, money raised by New Zealand startups increased 30%, from around $1 billion to $1.3

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Hunter Walk

AUGUST 31, 2023

At the time Melania was in discussions with Ethena about joining the startup as VP People, happily employed at a larger company but knowing she wanted new challenges. Hunter Walk: One of my favorite things to do for founders is speaking with people who are considering joining their startup.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Through its industry immersion program called M oderne Passport , the firm helps companies refine and execute vertical market strategies, connecting them to its Moderne Network of over 1,500 industry executives and corporate partners. They are a global resource for connections and talent that accelerate startups and early-stage companies. “MV

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 22, 2020

European entrepreneurs who want to launch startups could do worse than Switzerland. According to official estimates, the number of new Swiss startups has skyrocketed by 700% since 1996. Native startups will need 25,000 Swiss Francs to open an LLC and 50,000 more to incorporate. Ten years ago startups were unusual.

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 15, 2024

14 Pieces of Advice for Resolving Conflicts Among Startup Team Members Navigating team conflicts in a startup environment requires wisdom and practical strategies. Too often in fast-paced, pressure-packed startups, there are simple misunderstandings. It’s not first grade. My top advice?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Access to capital: Securing funding for a new business can be elusive, particularly for startups. Talent shortage: Skilled employees are hard to find.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2013

As my wife will tell you – arguing is cultural – you grow up with it or you don’t. ” Classic Mexican Road strategy. Startup Advice' She was never afraid of the word “no” even to the point of embarrassing me. My youth was filled with her arguing with vendors if they tried to pull a fast one.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

For Greg Isenberg , a growth advisor to TikTok and former head of strategy at WeWork, entrepreneur homes are a signal of what the foreseeable future of building could look like. Residents include former startup fellowship participants from On Deck , product managers and solo entrepreneurs. Product Hunt, and then TikTok.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

EO aims to amplify the positive through its sustainability strategy. People: Develop a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and wellbeing for all 2. If all 14,000+ EO members take positive action to embrace sustainability in their individual businesses and communities, the aggregated impact could be enormous.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2016

I was speaking recently to the team at NuOrder , an LA-based company we’re an investor in about “realism in startups” — an impromptu talk I have given to any of our portfolio companies who ask. I prefer to compete more with other startups than with giants. I like over communicators who err on the side of transparency and candor.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Hire Slow + Fire Fast = Company Culture is EVERYTHING. The quality of your people will determine the strength of your culture, which will determine the success of your business. We now have what I consider to be one of the absolute strongest teams in our industry and a rock-solid company culture. Implement processes.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 4, 2023

14 Tips for Managing Remote Teams in Startup Environments From fostering interaction in remote teams to bridging gaps with empathetic communication, fourteen startup leaders, including CEOs and a COO, share their firsthand challenges and solutions in managing remote teams.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 21, 2023

Register Unlocking growth is a critical milestone for startups, marking their journey from survival to prosperity. This approach and a repeatable GTM process pave the way for sustainable growth and transform startups into unicorns. Mastering this approach proves to be an exhilarating experience for startup leaders.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By working hard to implement the strategies she learned, in 2023 WashRoom Laundry crossed the US$1 million dollar revenue threshold and Saichelle graduated to full EO membership in EO Charlotte. Her openness created a culture of acceptance and empathy within her company, allowing others to feel valued and supported. “I

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