Paul G. Silva

MARCH 25, 2025

Yet I kept telling myself a reassuring story: “Membership always goes up and down. The cold hard data was in front of meattendance had dropped by nearly 80%, check-writing frequency was down by a similar amount, and total dollars invested was even lower. This is just another down cycle.”

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 11, 2025

We doubled our membership, became profitable, and soon were running out of space. My standing with the board didn’t just recoverit soared. Years later, that same chairman who delivered the tough feedback hired me to be his Chief Innovation Officer!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

EO’s brand values summarize the membership experience beautifully: “We are committed to each other’s growth and well-being. these memberships may come and go?but Perhaps the most impactful benefit of EO is its members. We build deep human connections across rooms, cities, countries and continents.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 18, 2021

She currently serves EO as president of EO OneWorld , a virtual membership platform with the goal of creating a more socially conscious, culturally diverse and inclusive experience for all EO members. Contributed by Lauren Messiah, former president of EO Los Angeles, and the founder and CEO of Lauren Messiah Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to join the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s largest membership network formed exclusively by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs everywhere? With nearly 19,000 members in over 80 countries, EO offers local, regional, and global experiences that support entrepreneurs beyond just business.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 27, 2021

Create close communication channels: a Facebook group, a WhatsApp group, membership, etc. Create a membership where they are the first to know about promotions, news, or even have special promotions. Start planning how you will involve people in your community. Once I have identified my community, what can I do to strengthen it?

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 1, 2018

It's a membership based space and service where you can work with a Certified Financial Trainer 1:1 to get financially healthy. Membership provides you planning meetings, follow ups, regular check-ins, as well as events at their beautiful new space in Flatiron (with more locations to come, obviously!). What's the Financial Gym?

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

The Wing is only in one location right now, with a *huge* backlog of membership applications. Scale also makes it easier for leaders to fill classes as the brand gets out there more and there are more parents providing great recommendations to friends.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 27, 2020

Activities such as lunchtime yoga or gym memberships are well worth the investment. Assertive communication and constructive criticism will show your employees that you appreciate all the effort they put in, and have an understanding of their potential mishaps. Offer healthy perks. There is a myriad of options an employer can choose from.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2020

Take a look at what an EO membership can do for your journey. . There are a lot of factors that need to be considered when strategising, planning and reviewing your social media posts,” he explains. EO is a global organization committed to helping entrepreneurs achieve their full potential in their business and personal lives.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 5, 2020

For every Codecademy Pro membership that is bought, the company is donating 5 to displaced workers. So I was excited to see that our portfolio company Codecademy , which helps anyone learn to code online, has a program to provide 100,000 displaced workers a free subscription to their Pro product. Here is how it works.

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Morrow

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Collaboration Pact is an agreement first and foremost for any venture growth organization considering membership in Morrow. The post The Collaboration Pact for Accelerators appeared first on Morrow.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Contributed by Maurice Thomas, an EO South Florida member who is one of the Champions of the new EO OneWorld initiative, a membership platform affiliated with EO’s New York chapter which believes that a diverse EO is a stronger EO.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

. — Kim Liddell, EO Sydney, founder and managing director of Non Destructive Excavations Australia Contributed to EO by Karen Farr , chapter manager for EO Adelaide, who is also the owner and director of Executive Office Limited , which provides admin support across all operations for membership organizations.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 17, 2020

I have the privilege of serving as CEO of Entrepreneurs’ Organization , a membership association of 14,000 entrepreneurs in 65 countries around the world. But each morning, I wake up to 20 new ideas in my inbox and 100 offers of hope and support on my social media feed. Entrepreneurs jump in to offer solutions. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

Our membership includes a wide range of skill sets, allowing us to tap into our wider network. “By leveraging our extensive networks, we open doors to potential customers, service providers, partners, and cutting-edge operational resources, creating a robust ecosystem for growth and innovation,” Cindy explained.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2021

Insights and lessons from peers around the world are the key benefits of EO membership. . And one of the most powerful ways to accomplish this is by encouraging valuable experience sharing. When asked if entrepreneurship is lonely, EO members shared these thoughts. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 5, 2022

During the DX18 event, one participant shared with me that “One of the connections I made during Speed Networking just paid for all of my years of membership in EO! The speed round produces an extremely high level of impactful connectivity of resources. My team is already on the phone with his team putting together a deal.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 9, 2020

In my one-year term as president of EO Atlanta, one of my goals is to drive engagement and retention within our membership. How did you come up with this initiative to grow EO member connections? We wanted to find a way to achieve quick wins with high takeaway value.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 26, 2020

Connecting with EO members from different countries has always been one of my favorite perks of EO membership. Coronavirus has given many entrepreneurs an unlikely opportunity to embrace and truly live their companies’ core values.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 5, 2023

We also asked how membership in EO’s global network provides value by empowering them to confide in their peers in the confidential space of EO Forum , which can help entrepreneurs move forward through challenges to achieve their full potential. Our business has grown at the speed of cash, slowly and steadily.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 17, 2020

Patel, founding President of EO Gujarat and EO Global Membership Committee Head, and Priyanshi Patel, former President of EO Gujarat, are working with their non-governmental organization Karma Foundation to set up a “mega kitchen.” After just four days, the group had delivered more than 30,000 meal packets.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Corporate wellness programs have become commonplace, with companies offering everything from gym memberships to meditation apps. Yet according to my interview with Tawn Williams , founder of corporate wellness firm House of Anaya , research shows that most such programs fail to get significant engagement and participation from employees.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 21, 2024

Many editorial outlets have contributor programs or a paid membership side door. You don’t always have to go through the front door when submitting articles to outlets to be published. I tried it dozens of times, and all I got was crickets. If qualified, you can publish on their platform.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

At EO, we are lucky to have such a wide range of experience and expertise across our membership that the moments of real insight are everywhere. We must always be primed to learn, because we never know where or when someone might share something we didn’t know we needed to hear. But we need to be present and listen, or we will miss them.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

As we mark Global Entrepreneurship Week (14-20 November), I thought it would be an ideal opportunity to celebrate some of the many heroic business leaders across EO’s membership, and the gift of a community that brings us together to solve problems with the tools and enterprises that empower self-reliance. I begin in Eastern Europe.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 25, 2021

Membership tripled , pulling in people from a much larger geography than conceivable before. Like all pivots, it wasn’t easy. In fact, it was scary as hell. But thanks to the incredible involvement of our members and our assistant manager Ethan Ferris, 2020 was our best year ever.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

By working hard to implement the strategies she learned, in 2023 WashRoom Laundry crossed the US$1 million dollar revenue threshold and Saichelle graduated to full EO membership in EO Charlotte. When Saichelle joined EO Accelerator in 2021, she had the lowest revenue in her accountability group.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 26, 2022

As a result, members experience greater value from their EO membership, which increases engagement.”. “The 1-ON-1 Connections program brings EO members together in an easy, turnkey way that requires no additional administrative work. Is your chapter, conference or other member-based organization ready to connect, collide and create value?

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 15, 2023

Operating on a subscription-based model, Ayo Indonesia offers a wide range of features, including scheduling, online bookings, membership management, multicourt administration, and revenue reporting. The company specializes in delivering comprehensive software-as-a-service solutions tailored to the needs of sports venues.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 31, 2022

At its core, Koop is a protocol that helps creators and communities launch NFT-based membership passes to raise funds for projects, Murillo told TechCrunch in an interview. The NFT-based membership passes help each member feel unique, in contrast with a traditional social network, according to Murillo.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 17, 2023

The Keystone is a membership pass that provides exclusive access to Syky’s membership space, where they can network and collaborate with other creators and be able to attend digital and in-person fashion events. Fifty Keystones will be reserved for and granted to aspiring designers, Delahunt said.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

For Investzilla, backers pay a membership fee of $500. Meanwhile, the Future Africa Collective charges a membership due of $1000 a year and four times a year; it selects some backers to the syndicate. Also, they are mandated to pay a one-time fee to join.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

and more articles from the EO blog.

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Andreessen Horowitz

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Online platforms are passionately hoping that paid membership models may be a new answer to existing advertising revenue ceilings. Commerce companies … The post How to Build A Winning Paid Membership Program appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz. After all, at $3-5 per member a month, the revenue is sure to add up — or does it?

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MAY 18, 2024

Awards will be made to 15 grant recipients and other non-monetary prizes including a Business Prime membership. To be eligible for the grant competition, a small business must have an annual revenue of $1 million or less and meet other eligibility requirements. The award recipients and the grand prize winner will be announced on July 22 nd.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 23, 2023

Use code “EQUITY” for 50% an annual TC+ membership). .” I talk about wet capital and failed capital calls, as to contextualize (not shut down!) some of the optimism in the market right now.

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