Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 22, 2024

On the Beyond the Prompt podcast, he shared insights that resonated with my own journey in integrating AI into business processes. Why This Matters for Business Leaders As David emphasized in the podcast, the real value of AI isn’t in replacing human decision-making but in enhancing it.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 28, 2025

While their business model may be very appealing, founders need to make the case that they have what it takes to persevere through the ups and downs of a startups challenges. Without this, the long-term prospects of a business idea are fleeting. Learn what investors want to hear that triggers their investment decisions.

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StartupNation

JULY 5, 2025

This article presents key strategies, backed by expert insights, to help you showcase your startup’s value and growth potential. From telling compelling data-driven stories to aligning metrics with investor priorities, these approaches will equip you to present your startup’s impact in a clear and persuasive manner.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 17, 2024

After an intensive weekly program, eight innovative start-ups pitched their business models to a panel of judges, with three outstanding participants receiving top honors. Over the course of 10 weeks, business Founders participated in development classes and were provided mentorship with direct access to investment opportunities.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know, from choosing the best business structure to getting professional help. Choose the best business structure for you Choosing the right business structure for your startup is a crucial first step. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Pro Tip: Start with a simple chatbot for FAQs and gradually expand its capabilities based on customer interactions and feedback. Pro Tip: Start with a simple chatbot for FAQs and gradually expand its capabilities based on customer interactions and feedback. Create a Seamless Onboarding Experience First impressions matter.

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Revolution

JUNE 26, 2025

Phil Clement, President and CEO of World Business Chicago , joined us to share why the Second City is a first-rate place to build, and to remind us of its grit and global reach. If you’re building a company in 2025, the headlines are loud: market whiplash, trade realignments, AI acceleration, geopolitical shockwaves.

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Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

We believe great companies can start and scale anywhere, aided by the fact that startups in emerging venture communities are often more capital efficient, offer a lower cost of doing business, and attract talent looking for a better quality oflife. Watch the hearing and read his full testimony here andbelow. were on the platform.

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StartupNation

MAY 23, 2025

Yet, despite all the buzz and frenzy around it, the business failed. So, does that mean you don’t have the slightest chance to bootstrap a business with little money and keep it afloat (ideally, thriving)? As I’ve already slipped the spoiler in the title, you can start a business under $100. Business Toolkit.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

One that is resilient about their vision, takes risks to advance their innovations, possesses the hustle and ability to execute their vision, pursues growth, and accepts setbacks as learning opportunities during their entrepreneurial journey, Also, offered are actionable startup strategies to navigate the challenging landscape of business creation.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Imagine a world where local businesses can thrive by delivering fresh products right to your doorstep — with the efficiency of modern technology but the warmth of old-school neighborhood vendors. It all started one evening when Baris’s daughter ordered two burritos from a delivery app. It’s a lose-lose situation that stifles growth.

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StartupNation

JUNE 18, 2025

As you set out on this journey, protecting your business means more than just securing your data or drafting airtight contracts. Build Your Early Team with Care Building a startup starts with the people behind it. Launching a startup is an adventure filled with uncertainty, excitement, and plenty of unexpected challenges.

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StartupNation

JULY 15, 2025

Top Tips for Startup Political Success Learn the Real Power Map Forget the org chart, start by observing who has influence over decisions. This requires investing in relationships that go deeper than the “oh yeah I’m super busy too” small talk at the start of project meetings. Titles may not reflect actual power.

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Revolution

MAY 12, 2025

Though I had spent most of college starting new businesses, when it came time to choose what was next, I followed the crowd and joined corporate America, moving to Ohio to work for P&G. That was the path we were expected totake. You see, during my senior year, Id come across a book called The Third Wave by Alvin Toffler.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Having the right business advisor can be a game-changer for an entrepreneur Starting and growing a business is a challenging and often lonely endeavor. Entrepreneurs are presented with both business and personal challenges as they travel their entrepreneurial journey.

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Hunter Walk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

HW: What’s something you believed about the beverage business, or consumers, when you started which turned out to be completely wrong. It may seem academic, but living it means building a business much differently. I’m a Sanzo drinker. I’m also a Sanzo angel investor. Here are Five Questions with Sandro.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This cultural alignment showed up everywhere: Our business meetings included cheering (yes, from suited professionals!) We turned mistakes into opportunities for humor Every event started with laughter Presentations were designed to engage and entertain The Results Speak Themselves Did this “fun” culture actually work?

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StartupNation

JUNE 4, 2025

They could test their own assumptions and see the resilience of our business model firsthand. Ben H , Founder & Owner, Dealmemo The Power of a Well-Designed Pitch Deck for Your Business Follow a Psychological Sequence I designed the pitch narrative to follow a psychological sequence rather than a linear business outline.

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Founder Bounty

JUNE 10, 2025

Having been in Techstars (top tier VC) , exited a SAAS i have a little bit of experince in building a business. Starting a business is extremely difficult and so there are plenty of reasons to think why buying one off the shelf may in fact be easier than starting one yourself.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 6, 2025

I started out as a founder — I launched an edtech company focused on improving childhood literacy. That’s really where I started developing a lens for evaluating early-stage companies — not just for product-market fit, but for founder clarity, business model resilience, and global scale potential.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2025

This article explains AI agents and how businesses can use them. Also, examples of ones that can be readily integrated into small business operations are given, plus other valuable insights about AI agents to help you grow your business. They are becoming crucial tools for small businesses to grow and remain competitive.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

And so, in 2005, I decided to start a business with only $100 in my pocket. So, here’s what the business rollercoaster taught me (sometimes harsh truths) besides holding on tight, of course. Go through the top seven lessons from being an entrepreneur and CEO for 20 years, from leadership to business growth.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

The company touts over 200,000 businesses with, a large portion being startups that use its services as a financial backbone, replacing cumbersome platform switching or thejuggling third-party apps. Bank accounts are the nucleus of business finance, said Akhund. billionmore than double its 2021 Series B figure of $1.6 The result?

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Greatness Comes from Iteration, Not Perfection There’s a dangerous myth in business that success comes from getting it right the first time. The rigid format wasn’t engaging, and participation was starting to drop. This principle is a core part of how the best companies innovate. The result? It wasn’t scalable.

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Revolution

JANUARY 27, 2025

Reflections on Georgetowns 2025 pitch competition from TedLeonsis Last week, Georgetown Universitys McDonough School of Business once again became a launchpad for the next generation of bold thinkers and doers. If we can retain forward-thinking, self-starting students like these, D.C. startup ecosystem. startup ecosystem.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 28, 2025

Understanding Luck in Business Ever notice how some teams seem to “get lucky” more often than others? But keep pushing consistently, and the wheel starts to turn more easily, building momentum with each push. This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 In BE 2.0,

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Hunter Walk

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Hunter Walk: You started at Instacart in 2013, just a year after it was founded, which obviously turned out to be an epic decision. I was introduced to Apoorva , the founder of Instacart, in the spring of 2013 by my close friend/business school neighbor Rafael Corrales. So what follows are Five Question with Nilam.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

Watch/listen to the Interview: In this interview Richard Liew talks with James Burnes , Chief Executive at Ministry of Awesome , a Christchurch New Zealand based startup hub helping high growth startups throughout New Zealand to start, grow and scale up. James Burnes: Well, we started as a result of an earthquake and a city in ruin.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 9, 2025

While tools like the Business Model Canvas or Lean Canvas help define business models, they fall short of addressing the challenges of adoption. The project started strong with a motivated Pilot group, leading to a field-ready solution. Innovative ideas often falter, not because they lack merit but because their adoption stalls.

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StartupNation

JUNE 16, 2025

Starting a business today is easier thanks to the internet. If you want to start and grow your business , you need to leverage marketing strategies that aren’t costly and can help you stand out of the crowd. More efficient at controlling business expenses than traditional/outbound marketing. What does this mean?

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StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

This could be due to a lack of collateral, bad credit, or a nonviable business plan. This could be due to a lack of collateral, bad credit, or a nonviable business plan. Alternative methods allow new entrepreneurs to get started even without the credentials they’d need to get a bank loan. There’s lots of competition.

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StartupNation

JULY 2, 2025

In a world where trust is currency and transparency is paramount, how people perceive your business can shape its entire trajectory. Let’s examine how kindness can manifest in real, everyday business decisions, from the way leaders communicate to how teams support one another, and how a thoughtful brand presence can foster lasting loyalty.

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StartupNation

JULY 3, 2025

In fact, it’s only just started. For business leaders at the beginning of their startup venture, offering WFH roles is extremely beneficial. While the initial running costs appear cheaper, the pastoral element, coupled with employing workers remotely, can pose a challenge to business leaders.

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