Paul G. Silva

MARCH 25, 2025

Facing Reality Just in Time: The River Valley Investors Story After running the River Valley Investors (RVI) angel group for 15 years, I watched as attendance dwindled and investment activity slowed to concerning levels. Identify Your Critical Numbers What data truly reflects the health of your organization?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 22, 2016

How did you take advantage of a health scare and turn it into a successful business? I was willing to try anything for my health. All the health effects of PM2.5 Air pollution can affect our health in many ways, with both short-term and long-term effects. EO was the root cause of my awakening. I started a dialogue.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

While spreadsheets might seem sufficient in the early days, investing in a proper accounting system from the start can save you countless headaches down the line. Moreover, a separate bank account provides a clearer picture of your startup’s financial health.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 13, 2023

We know startups are bad for mental health. How can venture capitalists promote human sustainability in entrepreneurship? Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook »

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 3, 2025

Two registered dieticians co-founded the health tech startup that has provided over 80,000 telehealth nutrition sessions over four years. health tech startup Culina Health is stepping in to bridge a crucial gap in healthcare. Culina Health achieves this by offering a nationwide network of registered dietitians.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Seven startups begin a six-month program that will make them investment-ready To grow the Orange County, California ecosystem , the RevHub social enterprise incubator was established in 2019. The new cohort will focus on climate action and health equity. EMC Squared is another member. based startup incubators and accelerators.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 4, 2021

This brings the total raised by Color to $278 million, with its latest large round intended to help it build on a record year of growth in 2020 with even more expansion to help put in place key health infrastructure systems across the U.S. This latest investment into Color was led by General Catalyst, and by funds invested by T.

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Andreessen Horowitz

JUNE 8, 2022

One of the greatest challenges the world faces today is how to sustainably feed our ever-growing global population without compromising the environment or human health.

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Hunter Walk

MARCH 10, 2025

I’ve said before this is one reason why we are very very careful about investing in addiction or mental health startups. The American School Counselor Association recommends schools employ at least one counselor for every 250 students, but says the national average is one counselor for every 376 students.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In a recent board meeting, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) proudly unveiled its latest investments in six exceptional tech enterprises situated in central and northern Pennsylvania, totaling $725,000. The post Ben Franklin Technology Partners Sparks Innovation with Six Strategic Investments!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 4, 2023

Travel is going to be one of the biggest investments companies will make, and it will be well worth it. Hundreds of millions of dollars are being invested in this sector for commercial-scale facilities. Continued focus on sustainability. David Fastuca, EO Melbourne, CMO and co-founder, Locomote. Immersive customer experience.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

With World Mental Health Day just behind us, I thought about how the tech industry can be a difficult place to stay mentally well. However, health is something more fundamental, almost on the lowest level of the hierarchy of needs , which includes mental health. As an employer, you can invest in them as individuals as well.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This lack of impact and usage means that companies are getting very little return on their investments in workplace wellness initiatives. Many employees are hesitant to take advantage of wellness offerings because they feel unsafe admitting they have any kind of mental health or other wellness challenges to deal with.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 27, 2020

Today, our economic competitiveness in the world is in serious jeopardy—and our ability to turn economic output into the health and wellbeing of our citizens has already slipped. From a purely economic standpoint, investing in diplomacy has a much greater ROI than investment in war—and any general will tell you that.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

Record Research Funding, National Competitiveness Among the most striking achievements is Arizonas new record of $368 million in annual National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant funding for 2024. They are part of a broader state innovation ecosystem that spans technology, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and health tech.

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Impact Hub

JANUARY 16, 2020

The good news is that the movers and shakers of the industry are finally listening to the call of United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and more and more players are now becoming more sustainable in their business approach to contribute to the realization of these goals. . Hansen Holding A/S. C ountry: Denmark.

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 19, 2020

More than four billion people work, live, and sustain themselves in the metropolis. Technological leaps have enabled many (though by no means all) of us city-dwellers to sustain ourselves adequately, despite breaking our traditional connection with agricultural life. Photo: Global Climate Strike 2019, Lausanne. trillion USD by 2030.

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

The company’s latest funding round earned investments that will help Willowmore further expand its market presence and strengthen its position as a leading provider of smart access, IoT and analytics technologies. The round was also participated by SEEDS Capital, Enterprise Singapore’s investment arm. “We

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

r Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will train managers of leading accelerators in Africa over the next two years, to help them establish sustainable business models that commandeer greater influence in their ecosystems. Silicon-Valley based VC firm 500 Global and German’s economic development agency Gesellschaft fu?r

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TechCrunch

JULY 5, 2022

For Maya Ashkenazi Otmazgin, a biomedical engineer, it was while nursing her first child that she got the idea for harnessing the health benefits of breast milk, but in food and wellness supplements for adults. “I The investment boosts the company’s total funding to just over $4 million. Helping to accelerate the products is a new $3.2

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2022

Real , a mental health app, has raised a $37 million oversubscribed Series B. The round was led by Owl Ventures, with participation from former Cityblock CEO Iyah Romm and chief health officer Dr. Sylvia Romm. How one founder is building a sustainable platform for proactive mental health care. acceptance rate.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

Invest in yourself, and your hard work will blossom.”. 2017 YLAI Fellow Neish’s hard work of creating a sustainable trans rights movement has blossomed far beyond his expectations. Neish credits the YLAI Fellowship as an influential opportunity to learn and invest in himself and his organization’s mission. By Jewelle Saunders.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 19, 2021

One night, his wife bought some frozen shrimp to cook for dinner and he realized the industry he was involved in was poised to affect the health of his own family. This would appear to be the first time a major Silicon Valley fund has invested directly in an aquaculture startup (as far we know). million seed round with Khosla Ventures.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2021

Who better to move our world forward toward greater sustainability than today’s greatest innovators? . When we heard about the EO’s initiative to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals , we felt on the right path. We hope that many other EO members join forces.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2023

Outside investment is not mandatory when starting a business. Because many founders do not plan to exit with an IPO where outside financial capital would help reach that goal, it’s necessary to consider other options that may be better for the long-term health of the business. To raise or not to raise?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 23, 2021

A scorecard is essentially the “health report” for your organization. Calculating your business ratio will show you how much money you can put into strategic investments. Building a sustainable, long-term organization where people are comfortable bringing their whole selves (and ideas) to work requires an inclusive environment.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Millennials and younger generations are acutely aware of the consequences of global warming (and how cattle contribute to methane emissions) and they are using their purchasing power to support sustainable-first brands. Microalgae, a sustainable substance rich in health benefits, is another promising area of development.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The unprecedented explosion of investment in life sciences over the past decade has resulted in incredible new therapies for patients, strong financial returns for companies and an overall increase in translational research, which is critical to advancing the next generation of therapies. Share on Twitter.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 13, 2023

Investments began flooding into robotics around this time. Categories like construction, agriculture and health care, among others, were very much looking to automate. Slowed investments have been compounded by continued economic woes and the recent bank collapses have further shaken confidence.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Heddleson Transformation Award Victoria Boehmer, founder of Kinzua Yarn and Fibers , for her remarkable progress in transforming her business model and advancing sustainable textiles. From sustainable textiles to AI-powered tools for English learners, these entrepreneurs are poised to make a big impact in their industries.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 15, 2023

Historically, environmental health and safety software hasn’t been a massive market — at least compared to others in the software-as-a-service segment — and it’s admittedly not the most enthralling startup category. But that’s changing, according to a new survey released by research firm Verdantix. billion by 2027. .

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2010

But wait, aren’t you the guy who invested in Ad.ly, the in-stream advertising company? Two things : 1) when I invested in Ad.ly Actually, the latter could be a reasonable strategy for super technical entrepreneurs who can sustain themselves without big financing needs (see: Atebits, owner of Tweetie).

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 24, 2020

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Seventeen companies located in central and northern PA recently received an investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners that will allow them to further develop and commercialize new products, processes, or software applications. We Invest in Innovation. www.arbitratorintelligence.com. www.boostpoint.com.

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Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2022

Joining us as a Partner, Fazeela formerly served as Managing Director of Consumer and Americas at Temasek International, a global investment firm headquartered in Singapore. healthcare investments, starting the European practice, leading the U.S. The people and the firm’s approach to investing. a global throughline.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL, MN – The Forge North startup coalition announced the first close of the MSP Equity Fund – the first-known venture capital fund of funds in the country designed to invest across race, place, and gender. Lead investors include Allianz Life, Allina Health, Xcel Energy, and Abōva.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 21, 2023

Register Antler , a global venture capital firm with a strong presence in Indonesia , has committed to supporting aspiring founders and early-stage teams in the country by investing in over 30 startups in 2023. The company has already invested in 25 local startups since its launch in 2022.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 14, 2024

Four startup finalists pitched to an audience of entrepreneurs and angel investors For the sixth consecutive year the San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), held at the University of San Diego, made sizeable investments into two startup finalists of its four-month-long program. Actual amount invested depends on total dollars raised.

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