Paul G. Silva

MARCH 25, 2025

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). The Challenge of Seeing the Truth In BE 2.0, Jim Collins makes a powerful observation: the most successful organizations don’t stagnatethey continuously self-correct.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2025

The company announced it has received a strategic equity investment from Samsung Ventures Investment Corporation (Samsung Ventures). This investment highlights Samsung Ventures commitment to future healthcare technology and recognizes Pisons potential in neurocognitive assessment and tracking capabilities.

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StartupNation

JULY 15, 2025

Startups pride themselves on being the antithesis of traditional corporate environments with lat hierarchies, fast-moving decision-making, and transparent leadership. Final Thoughts The startup world may sell itself as an escape from corporate bureaucracy, but in reality, the game still exists—it just looks different.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

New corporate partnerships, providing additional resources and invaluable startup support, now include Sumitomo Life, SOMPO Digital Lab , and Yazaki Innovations. applicants have more than doubled year over year since 2023 and its network of tech experts and entrepreneurs now encompasses more than 6,000 entrepreneurs worldwide.

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Short Version I recently listened to a fascinating episode of Beyond the Prompt featuring David Boyle, a veteran with 20+ years of experience in audience intelligence. David shared practical ways organizations can leverage AI for better decision-making and productivity.

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Revolution

MAY 12, 2025

When I graduated from college, most of my classmates were headed to graduate school or diving into corporate America, taking roles at big established companies like Citibank, General Electric, or IBM. That was the path we were expected totake.

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Gust

MARCH 21, 2025

Corporate structure issues can quickly kill a fundraising deal for early startups, so we've built Gust's Corporate Diligence Review to provide startups with a report card highlighting their possible red flags before they pitch to investors.

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StartupNation

JUNE 18, 2025

Early on, make sure you choose the right corporate structure—whether forming an LLC , C-Corp, or another entity that suits your long-term goals. However, clear legal frameworks and sound intellectual property (IP) strategies can safeguard your innovations and support your overall growth.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 2, 2025

Backed by prominent strategic investors including Ball Corporation and Advantage Solutions, the fund marks a significant step forward in shaping the future of healthy, innovative consumer packaged goods (CPG). The venture firms first investment is in Just Ice Tea, one of the fastest-growing iced tea brands in the United States.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 11, 2025

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). When Leaders Grow, Teams Follow In BE 2.0 , Jim Collins emphasizes a powerful truth: organizations can only grow as much as their leaders do.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

Applied AI Corporation Enterprise AI solutions for finance, healthcare, and government sectors. Helix Carbon Developing next-gen electrolyzers to convert CO into valuable chemicals for carbon-neutral iron production.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

It introduced a corporate credit card in 2022, which has quickly become the most-used card among its users. Since its last funding round, Mercury has expanded its capabilities in notable ways. In 2024, it launched a suite of financial software features and entered the consumer space with Mercury Personal.

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Founder Bounty

DECEMBER 23, 2024

they can open doors you could never do including into funding and pilots with corporates. Building a startup is not about having an ego even though its your baby. Keep humble and if you do get an offer from these guys just accept and move forward.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The Millau Viaduct , consistently ranked as one of the greatest engineering achievements of modern times This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0).

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collinss book, BE 2.0 Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). Culture is Strategy This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). Check out the previous post about how luck favors persistence. ” In BE 2.0,

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The Seraf Compass

JULY 21, 2025

Jump to navigation home Show Menu Features Deal Flow Portfolio Management LP Portal Solutions Family Offices Individuals Enterprise Venture Capital Funds University Funds Impact Funds Corporate Venture Capital Angel Groups Individual Investors Services Data Services Onboarding Managed Data Services Pricing Individual Angels Angel Groups Funds and Family (..)

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Jason Malki

JULY 16, 2025

Steve Gomberg I had the pleasure of interviewing Steve Gomberg and he is a seasoned executive whose career spans general management, finance, and corporate development across a variety of entrepreneurial ventures. Steve has worked with numerous companies in a state of flux — experiencing both rapid growth and serious problems.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 14, 2025

The Builder Platform serves to drive NSF Engines through support networks and curated entry points for corporations, philanthropists, investors, and other potential partners energizing innovation ecosystems.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JULY 7, 2025

” i2E Board Chair Rose Washington-Jones, CEO of Tulsa Economic Development Corporation, praised Wilborn’s appointment. . “Oklahoma has an extraordinary community of innovators, and I’m excited to work alongside a dedicated team that continues building programs and partnerships to empower entrepreneurs statewide.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 5, 2025

AtoANI also ensures a steady supply of high-quality, sustainably grown produce to both individuals and corporate clients. This precision farming model has already reduced crop waste among its 209 partner farmers from 20% to just 0-5%, while also helping them transition from monocropping to more diversified and sustainable farming methods.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 28, 2025

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). Understanding Luck in Business Ever notice how some teams seem to “get lucky” more often than others? In BE 2.0,

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). Greatness Comes from Iteration, Not Perfection There’s a dangerous myth in business that success comes from getting it right the first time.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 21, 2025

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). Check out the previous posts on leadership values and getting the right people. What is Vision? What makes some organizations last while others fade away? Jim Collins found a surprising answer: a clear, compelling vision.

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StartupNation

JULY 21, 2025

Finding individuals who share the company’s vision and work ethic can be challenging, especially when competing with larger corporations that offer more attractive benefits packages. Consumer Research: Key Differences Hiring Hiring and retaining quality employees can also be an unexpected hurdle for small business owners.

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Paul G. Silva

APRIL 29, 2025

This post concludes our series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). The Complete Picture Emerges Throughout this series, we’ve examined individual elements that contribute to building an exceptional organization. But how do these pieces fit together?

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 9, 2025

Innovative ideas often falter, not because they lack merit but because their adoption stalls. While tools like the Business Model Canvas or Lean Canvas help define business models, they fall short of addressing the challenges of adoption. Enter the Adoption Roadmap , a tool designed to bridge this gap.

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StartupNation

JULY 21, 2025

1 is packed with eye-catching provisions, corporate tax breaks, investment deductions, and innovation credits, it remains conspicuously light on addressing the daily operational burdens squeezing SMBs hardest: labor costs, payroll pressures, and mounting regulatory obligations. But while H.R.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2025

What I didn’t realize at the time was how transformative his ideas would be, not just for large corporations, but for entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, and family businesses. But Drucker’s teachings weren’t just about business; they were about people, purpose, and humanity.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 30, 2025

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has partnered with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) to encourage innovation and create business opportunities for startups in both India and Japan. The collaboration was […]

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 16, 2025

The three-day summit, which ran from July 3–5, convened more than 1,000 influential leaders from over 60 countries, including heads of state, government ministers, corporate executives, and pioneering entrepreneurs. She also emphasized the importance of international collaboration in shaping the future of space and defense innovation.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

Exclusive Membership Opportunities STATION DCs General Membership is now open to startups, venture capitalists, non-profits, government agencies, military personnel, and corporate leaders who want to leverage the organizations extensive network and resources.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 6, 2025

Have you ever wished you could pick the brains of Seth Godin, Jim Collins, and Eric Ries (or whoever are your intellectual heroes) whenever you face a business challenge? What if you could assemble your dream team of advisors and consult them anytime, day or night, without scheduling conflicts or hefty consulting fees? This isn’t a fantasy.

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David Teten VC

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Dolph concentrates his sophisticated practice on private equity investor representation and fund formation as well as representing financial institutions and corporations in privately negotiated debt transactions.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 5, 2025

"As a consulting firm dedicated to sustainability, corporate responsibility, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies, we use AI to help clients identify emerging risks, predict trends, and uncover insights that might otherwise be overlooked," Tyler explains. ."

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 21, 2025

When I updated my profile with PixelStartups, so many of you reached out. The love and support meant a lotthank you. PixelStartups is a recently re-activated division of PixelEdge, and Im now focused thereback in my happy place, working with early-stage founders. WAAAAAHOOOOOOO!!!

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

What VC’s can and cannot do First, VCs in general cannot invest in ‘S’ corporations or limited liability companies (LLC’s). This is only a minor problem in that both forms can convert easily into ‘C’ corporations at low cost and little consequence.

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