Paul G. Silva

MARCH 25, 2025

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 Create Psychological Safety for Post-Mortems After every major event/milestone, run a post-mortem (also known as a retrospective). Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). The Challenge of Seeing the Truth In BE 2.0, What went wrong?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

While traditional methods (PR, advertising, events, seminars) and online methods (SEO, SEM, social, referral marketing) are well understood by most companies there are many methods that are less well publicized. If you have NO network of promotion for your story? If you publish a book, how do you get on the NY Times best seller list?

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 2, 2015

I have absolutely no affiliation with the event, no economic interests and had no other reason for writing about Web Summit other than as a person who has to attend many events for my professional life I found it to be the most meticulously plan and run and intent upon serving its audience of any major event I had attended.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2010

Let me start by saying two things: Events like this are invaluable to startups because the significant value comes from building the network across portfolio companies and the discussion one can have with your peer group. I’ve been to similar events with First Round Capital and True Ventures.

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Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The phrase needle in a haystack is commonly credited to the book Don Quixote from the early 1600s (“needle is a bottle of hay”) but there’s also a Fujian proverb “To dive into the sea, to feel for a needle” that is thought to be even older and gets to the same point. First, a piece of literary history.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 27, 2010

This is the case when the requirements of these events don’t actually include building a real business or product. When Marc Cenedella first started TheLadders, he build the first version himself after investing $350 in MySQL and PHP books to teach himself to code. They’re essentially teaching for free!

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 9, 2011

I am excited to announce nextNY Fellows--a program that will support four new community leaders in 2011 build on what we already have and make it better, all while building their own skills and network. This can include classes, training, books, conferences, Meetups., Run two nextNY events (e.g.

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Dream It

JANUARY 13, 2021

We regularly look out for newsletters, major updates, and events in our respective industries. We cannot put enough emphasis on how important utilizing your network is. If you’re raising, ask people in your network to help. By Elliot Levy , Healthtech Associate at Dreamit Ventures Book Office Hours with me.

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Revolution

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Where to go: Book a room at the 21c Cincinnati for an artful stay, explore the country’s glowing commercial history at the American Sign Museum, and catch a Bearcats game at the University of Cincinnati’s Nippert Stadium. See the “ Hotlist ” (a database of promising early-stage companies raising funds in the next 12–18 months) from the event.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Lay the groundwork before the event and apply to become a speaker or invest in a tradeshow booth. Get involved with non-profits where CEOs serve on the board, attend their galas and events, and get to know the leadership. CEOs may resonate with a higher-end content strategy such as white papers, books, or even a branded podcast.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2013

Getting involved with political events and fund raisers. And still able to make it out to LA networking events. When you think about physical stickers and activity books every parent can understand. Somehow she was always on a flight up to Seattle or San Francisco. Always meeting her product ship dates.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

We had a special edition of This Week in Venture Capital this week shooting out of the Next New Networks offices in New York. BookRenter – plus a discussion about Chegg … what is going on in the university book market? Online text book rental service. Metrics: 2.5mm members, 1,000 brands, 2,500 sale events to-date.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2023

14 ways to generate 6-figure revenue from virtual events I originally wrote this for my full-time job at Hopin but I thought it would also be helpful or at least interesting for the readers of Entrepreneur’s Handbook, since it lays out a how-to guide for entrepreneurs to drive revenue with online events. An online event?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 5, 2021

This situation kicked off a chain reaction of events, including: Scientists began experimenting to create vaccines to combat the virus. Television networks figured out new ways to produce live shows. Madoff’s book, Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas , is available at Amazon.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 13, 2011

With all these companies vying for attention & others just here to soak up the vibe I thought I’d write a much broader piece on how startups can make the most of their attendance at conferences & events. Be very targeted in which events you attend. Plan out your most important events to attend. Book ‘em.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

Our offerings, whether it be financial coaching, an online course, event, or workshop, are all geared towards helping Jamaicans make smarter decisions and create thriving financial lives. I booked my first two coaching clients five months later — exactly a month shy of running out of savings. Create community.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 1, 2020

Embassy Brasilia hosted a live virtual discussion in May 2020 for exchange alumni and members of the YLAI Network on “how to lead in a post-pandemic world,” featuring entrepreneurship experts Alisa Cohn and Richie Norton, with moderator Rhett Power. Books by Marianne Williamson. Connections through the YLAI Network.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Mentors bring valuable knowledge from their entrepreneurial experiences that you do not readily find in books or online courses. Networking Opportunities and Connections One of the most valuable benefits of one-on-one mentoring is the network and connections that come with it.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 27, 2016

They basically work towards filling your pipeline and booking meetings. If you're asking for referrals through your network, make them specific. As an investor, I'd love to get a note that says, "Hey, Charlie, we noticed that someone in your network knows Jen. 2) Create events that your target hires want to attend.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 24, 2021

That characterization mostly comes from Hopper’s ability to offer customers financial flexibility around their travel bookings. We allow you to come in and hold the price of a booking for between two hours and 14 days. “Price freeze is a good example. Now, with the U.S.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2021

“Right now we enable [organizers] to sell events, but we don’t give them distribution,” said CEO Ben Simpson, who co-founded the London-based startup with his wife Lisa. “We see that as a major opportunity, giving creators the chance to get inventory from elsewhere and push theirs out to other places.”

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

The movie, “The Social Network” might have had more of an impact on creating future entrepreneurs than any other event of the past 5 years. The video industry will be disrupted just as books, newspapers and music before it. Search for a restaurant, book a table, eat in 30 minutes. Thank you, Aaron Sorkin! And the future?

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

The future of TV will follow the rule of Deflationary Economics as I outline influenced by the book The Innovator’s Dilemma. easy sharing (through social networks or platforms like YouTube). It exists precisely because there is a network. ” So WoW in a way is his son’s social network. Online Events.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2023

POSH is an event management and ticketing platform for all users to host events large or small, regardless of if you’re an event organizer, promoter, or if you just want to charge your friends a cover for drinking all the expensive alcohol at your birthday party. Currently, POSH has an iOS app for event curators only.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2011

As you may know I outlined my rules for maximum impact at events / conferences before SXSW began. I booked several high-profile meetings in advance. I can’t imagine having been at a better event. Dinner was hosted by Joshua Baer of OtherInbox who held a great event. If you didn’t read it, it’s here.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Outgoing, full of creative ideas, and certainly the best person to teach us how, here is Kim on networking… By Kim Shepherd . Networking with others you want to meet is second nature to some, but it fills others with dread. After all, networking is much more than cocktail parties and trading business cards. Small world.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 11, 2010

If you need to replicate yourself to attend any of these events, remember: Don't make a copy of a copy! RSVP: [link] 6:30PM: DigitalFlashNYC Networking Event on E-Readers Kindle, Nook, Sony E-Reader, the Apple tablet (maybe?). Electronic “books” are rapidly changing the way we read information. Is this a good idea?

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 2, 2010

I try not to go out to entrepreneur events in LA every night – I have work to get done and a family. At Andersen Consulting I had built computer networks and programmed in COBOL. He introduced me to a senior guy from the “network solutions&# practice, a Dutchman named Valentijn Bonger.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2022

When you go to events, conferences and trade shows and it works out well in terms of driving tons of leads and opportunities, it is a good experience. However, when the events don’t work out so well, that can be risky in terms of wasting time and money. Today it announced $2.4

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2023

You might think networking is about flattering other people. Networking is about you , your future, and everything you need to get your business connected at the next level. TC Early Stage offers a caliber of focused, impactful networking that you don’t quite find at other events. Feel all the eyes on you?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2021

A Startup Exhibitor Package lets you showcase your tech, build your network and expand your opportunities for growth and success. Event passes: The package price includes four passes to TC Sessions: Mobility. Bring your team and increase your networking opportunities. Video on-demand: No FOMO for you.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

So much so that if you read Ken Auletta’s wonderful book “ Googled ” you’ll see that Larry and Sergey had for years stated they would never do paid search results. With all of those companies gobbled up the market is now focused on the next generation startups like TasteMade, MiTu Network, StyleHaul and so forth.

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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

MARCH 3, 2021

Members of EO have access to multiple programmes and events to help entrepreneurs grow both personally and professionally. In MyEO groups, you can: • Gather a group for a poker night • Sail with EO members in the Caribbean Sea • Learn how to write and publish a book • Enjoy a whiskey-tasting tour • Learn and share industry-specific knowledge.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 20, 2023

EO Europe’s 2023 regional event, EO Unlimited Barcelona, from 18-20 October, attracted more than 180 members from 46 countries to hear 14 speakers and make countless impactful connections. The event featured dramatic social venues, from casual hangouts to black-tie gala dinners to beachside bashes. Intrigued by this recap?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

and Canada participating in hundreds of live, virtual group events, classes and workshops. CEO and founder Sanchita Saha says she has seen per person event bookings increase 300% from an average of two to six events per person per month. There are also higher repeat bookings because of this. Europe, the U.S.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

I did it because I had gotten into a daily habit of writing working on a book for college students. It’s the same when you’re out at a networking event or on an interview and wish you had something more thoughtful to say. Seven years ago (yesterday, it seems… I had the date wrong in my calendar), I started this blog.

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