Paul G. Silva

AUGUST 13, 2020

Anyone who’s run an accelerator, a grant program, reviewed book/screenplay manuscripts, or been in charge of hiring has an impossible challenge: how do you find the proverbial needle in the haystack? I don’t want unlucky people working in this department. But we know that the results are undesirable.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business. Nominees compete against their peers from around the world in a series of local and national competitions in hopes to qualify for the GSEA Global Finals. The problem at hand: Access to clean water.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

” This sentiment is probably familiar to many entrepreneurs and it must certainly resonates with anybody who suspects he or she has ADD. Then she bought me a book that changed my life. Reading 5 or 6 books at once but never completely finishing any. He specifically notes the people with ADD. Argumentative. Drive fast.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Nationally recognized leader and executive coach Jackie Jenkins-Scott provides her perspective as she explores examples of responsive leadership in her new book, 7 Secrets of Responsive Leadership. In your book, you talk about the four attributes of great leaders. What are these qualities and why are they so important?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 10, 2020

Like many Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) members, he believes in continuous learning and improvement in order to take his businesses further and better serve the people that benefit from his services. And yet, every entrepreneur who I know went out on a limb, particularly founders.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 23, 2019

Help was going to find me, and it was called the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). I had been inadvertently searching for this kind of peer support for several years, but didn’t even know it existed. Young entrepreneurs trying to get a business off the ground and raise a young family and have a life!” A Forum of Brothers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Almost 10 years ago, I had my first experience with a professional Forum when I joined Entrepreneurs’ Organization. A Forum, which is also often referred to as a Mastermind, is a group of peers who meet regularly, with the goal of helping each member improve personally and professionally. In my experience.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 10, 2017

Tom Charman is a “studentrepreneur,” an EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) finalist in 2016 and co-founder and CEO of KOMPAS , a city exploration application helping people discover amazing but little-known adventures hidden in the world’s urban jungles. In June 2017, you won Visa’s Everywhere Initiative.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

McKinsey studies have also shown that companies with diverse leadership outperform their peers. We asked members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization to share best practices for promoting and maintaining diversity and inclusio n. No one can dispute the inherent benefits of diversity in the workplace. Here’s what we learned: 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

In addition to developing Urban Betty , a successful salon with two locations, Neff also created an app for stylists , produced a book about homes in Austin, Texas, and even reached the Inc. You also have an impressive array of side projects—from books and apps to philanthropic and environmental initiatives. 5000 list twice! .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 1, 2016

What inspired you to invest in peer-to-peer marketplaces? I recommend hiring or acquiring a team of young, scrappy entrepreneurs to try and innovate upon your business constantly.”. Guiides.com is increasing access to outdoor adventures by making it easy for people to discover and book outdoor adventures led by local guides.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2021

It probably felt strange and disconcerting, perhaps with a tone of outrage, as in “I don’t believe things more if they’re repeated!”. Reading the second sentence did not inspire such a strong reaction. Your reaction to the third sentence was tame by comparison. It feeds into their fears, which is a very cognitively fluid part of our mind.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 26, 2021

One of the biggest challenges of being a new entrepreneur is the lack of knowledge and experience, which can lead to impostor syndrome, which, in turn, can set you up to fail. This is where finding a peer group – an entrepreneurial community – can be a huge benefit. In normal times, 90% of startups fail.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2023

Peer-reviewed studies find clear associations between longer commuting times and lower job satisfaction, increased stress, and poorer mental health. Hybrid employees don’t hate the office — they hate commuting to it , surveys show, since commuting can take over an hour per day and cost several thousand dollars per year.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 27, 2023

If the past few years, and even the past week , has reminded us soundly of anything — it’s that the startup world will never be predictable. To meet the changing startup landscape, we’re refreshing and re-imagining TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in a big way, with more of what you love and new ways to accelerate your growth.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2017

Jessica Moseley is an EO member in Washington, D.C., and CEO of TCS Interpreting , providing world-class language access to the deaf community. The agency has developed a robust internship and mentorship program. Jessica shared best practices for developing such a program. Residency Track. Fellowship Track.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

As an entrpreneur, what message do you hope to share with others around you—maybe even entrepreneurs on their own journey? We interviewed members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization in Melbourne, Australia, who shared these words of wisdom. Courage is one characteristic that makes entrepreneurs stand out above the rest.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. In my book, I collects all the best scholarships, fellowships, and other programs for high-achieving young people. . 1) Your school. 1) Your school.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2021

Start by offering something of value for free to your potential audience in exchange for an email address, such as a discount coupon for your products, a free e-book, workbook, or even a free trial period for your service. In fact, according to emarketer.com ; “U.S. e-commerce sales will reach $794.50 billion (in 2020), up 32.4%

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 4, 2018

He says, “One of the most meaningful discoveries I made in EO Accelerator was that I was not alone as an entrepreneur. ” Learn more about this life-changing program for first-stage entrepreneurs, and hear from other participants. . .” The original version of this article appeared on Aaron’s LinkedIn blog.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? This is especially important if you’re young because it can be hard to relate to your peers about your business when they’re studying, working etc. Luke Campbell – Cofounder. Learn about yourself, and develop a strong mindset.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2019

When you read articles by busy CEOs on sites like Forbes or Entrepreneur, you might wonder how they managed to find the time to write the content. Ghostwriters are best known in the media for penning books for celebrities and politicians. Written for EO by Nico Prins, a communications consultant who specializes in internet marketing.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 9, 2019

It's awesome to see how Empire Tax Professionals, with Rachel's leadership has grown from a small accounting, book keeping and overall financial company to a larger one and that's thriving. The Smart Hustle Growth Conference is an experience bringing together entrepreneurs who are hustlers, Smart Hustlers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 18, 2016

Advice for entrepreneurs is often reduced to absolute statements and black-and-white “do’s” and “don’ts,” but I’ve found the truth is more nuanced. But might working at a large company be a negative qualifier for advising entrepreneurs on starting up? Relationships with non-competing peers can be incredibly valuable.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2017

Meet Hana Laurenzo—one of the many entrepreneurs who discovered a wealth of learning and possibility in the EO Accelerator program. But it wasn’t until a client told her about the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) that she felt she was on to something special. She relished the accountability of her peers and advisors.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 29, 2019

As a mother and business owner, Deepti Sharma is passionate about policies that support and enhance mothers and entrepreneurs. The Smart Hustle Growth Conference is an experience bringing together entrepreneurs who are hustlers, Smart Hustlers. An author of four books, two of them best-sellers. His latest book is Celebrity CEO.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The idea is simple enough: several female VC partners at top funds will hold 1-hour meetings with 40 promising female entrepreneurs looking to get advice on their business and pitch in a friendly, non-judgmental, safe environment. In Dan Rather’s book he talks about Ruth Bader Ginsberg who was appointed the the Supreme Court in 1993.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 30, 2021

Founded by L GBTQ+ entrepreneurs Rob Curtis (CEO), Billie Simmons, a trans woman (COO) and Paul Barnes Hoggett (CTO), Daylight is announcing today that it has secured $5 million in a seed funding round. Over the past year, there has been a surge of newly formed digital banks aimed at specific demographics.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 25, 2022

Since that first speaking event, I’ve given a highly rated TEDx talk , and my debut book has been published to wide acclaim. I’m now coaching, teaching, and mentoring huge startups, entrepreneurs, and interestingly, other personal brand businesses. I didn’t think I could compare to Ash who headed up the growth of Just Eat?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 7, 2019

Another woman, a senior-level manager on my team, asked me why her peer was being promoted to the director level, while she remained a manager. Today, that woman is a senior executive who, over time, rose far above her early peers. We were introduced to Anna after the founder of Bulletproof, Dave Asprey’s popular EO 360 podcast. .

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 16, 2023

I just read Jay Shetty’s book and he tells people to be like salt, ‘Salt is so humble that when something goes wrong, it takes the blame, and when everything goes right, it doesn’t take credit.’ He was at a low point: overwhelmed, sleep deprived, stressed… I listened, nodded, and said, “I remember those days.” And I do remember them.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott, in conversation with a16z’s Bob Swan, explains how AI copilots are keeping developers longer in a flow state and why AI copilots more broadly could be the start of an industrial revolution for knowledge work. [00:59] That’s the exciting thing to me about building a technology.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Groundbreaking economist, author, investor, and entrepreneur is honored with the Angel Capital Association’s Hans Severiens Award While performing the research that culminated in her book, The Next Wave: Financing and Investing Strategies for Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs , Alicia Robb, Ph.D.,

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 20, 2012

Most entrepreneurs aren't qualified for their jobs--including about 100% of the first timers. I was talking to an entrepreneur the other day, and I asked, "Do you feel like you have a good idea of how you should be spending your time?". Many times, they get backed just because they're smart people working in an interesting area.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2020

During that time, he has launched businesses and written 19 bestselling books. For startups to seasoned entrepreneurs. Group discussions & peer support. At the same time, brand new businesses have opened their doors in faith. One such opportunity is right around the corner. More info on www.12SMBEssentials.com Self-paced.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2014

In case you don’t know – as VCs we have have 2 sets of customers: LPs (limited partners) who invest money in our funds and entrepreneurs (who we in turn give money to and help support them in building businesses we hope will be valuable). Who else is going to tell a VC if he got a bad reference from an entrepreneur or fellow VC?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2023

Founded in 2014, Blossom Finance was first intended for Muslim entrepreneurs in the United States. The microfinancing platform connects investors with small businesses using mudarabah, a shariah-compliant profit-sharing agreement. So he started researching markets with large populations of Muslim people. Indonesia emerged as the best choice.

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