This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 21, 2025

I did a lot of things pretty perfectly growing upstraight As, never got into trouble, never started drinking, etc., If youve started a company, and things arent going wellthe best thing you can do for your startup, your investors money, and for your own mental health is to ask for help. Everyone knew the risks going in.

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Paul G. Silva

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Try it for yourself: Go to the RoboInvestor CustomGPT in your web browser, start a new conversation, and follow the on-screen instructions. Entrepreneurs can use this tool to refine their pitches independently, allowing mentors to focus on higher-value advice. You’ll be asked to upload your company’s executive summary.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 25, 2025

As Collins puts it: The moment you believe you have nothing left to correct is the moment you’ve started your decline. Use Pre-Mortems to See Around Corners A technique I now use religiously is the pre-mortem : Start by imagining complete failure: “It’s 6-12 months from now, and our initiative has catastrophically failed.”

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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. These are great stories. I have more like them, but not nearlyenough.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 22, 2022

The economy was weak for three years at the start of the decade. This is a price chart of the NASDAQ during the early 80s recession and you can see that prices did not start to move up until the second half of 1983, when the recession was starting to end. But that does not mean they will turn around and go right back up.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2024

Are you an EO member interested in coaching your regional team of student entrepreneurs as part of Season 3 of Start it Up? However, when I’m around EO GSEA competitors, I’m reminded that I started this from a point of passion. Season 3 of Start It Up will air in June and July 2024 on YouTube and Waterbear. Apply today.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 9, 2025

The project started strong with a motivated Pilot group, leading to a field-ready solution. Had we used the Adoption Roadmap from the start, we could have anticipated and mitigated challenges earlier, accelerating success. But there the effort stalled.

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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. Register for GST from the start Now, you might not have to register right away, especially if you’re starting small.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

She did an amazing job making the most of what she could start with, creating a safe and largely respectful product for women compared to competitors. The whole thing started with Armstrong’s outright refusal to publicly support the Black Lives Matter movement and a walkout of employees.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A lot of people ask me what I think of posting to Twitter these days… (I’ll start calling it X as soon as I learn to stop saying Battery Tunnel and Triborough Bridge). That’s a complex question that should start with answering the following questions: What formats will you enjoy creating for the most? Audio/video vs writing?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Consider starting one. If your ideal clients are small business owners, start at your local chamber of commerce or small business association. Start by including in every job description your clearly defined values and culture, principles, beliefs, and behaviors that define your organization. Look for CEO roundtables and forums.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

Two prominent entrepreneurs share their views on starting a business plus 10 tips every first-time founder should have. Elon Musk forewarns founders of the challenge they are taking on, stating, “Starting a company is like eating glass and staring into the abyss.”He

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

The population is made up of about 30% or so white men—so, not knowing anything about who is pitching, all things being equal, that’s the starting point we’d expect to observe in terms of who gets funded. One, it usually implies that you’re going to start going cash flow negative to accelerate growth. That adds risk.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Boston has never had any trouble building big companies—but for years people have told me that there’s very little community feel, especially for newcomers and younger professionals starting out. It wasn’t until the late twenty teens that exits like Flatiron Health started proving naysayers wrong.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 11, 2022

3) Like in the example I started off with, just share a quick one line and let me know you’ll be following up. If you can’t do that, you’re probably going to find starting up a $100mm annual revenue very difficult. This way, you get more information about the market, but it shows that you know that they’re pre-seed and not Series A.

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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. They can help you maintain perspective during difficult moments, reminding you of your strengths and why you started your business in the first place.

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The Seraf Compass

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

As a deal lead, once you conclude that there is enough of an opportunity to merit potential investment, and around the time you start drafting the final report, you can push through the temporary euphoria and begin negotiating the termsheet.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 31, 2024

A clear red flag for me is when I start to ‘lose my cool’ and treat others rudely. In my own entrepreneurial journey, I have learned that when the pressure of work starts getting to me, it often brings a wave of anxiety that leads me into a downward spiral. If I am mad at everyone, then I need to step back, breathe, and reflect.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 10, 2024

My Forum members helped me get through the dot-com crash when my publicly traded company collapsed, and I had to start all over again. He wanted me to share what I had learned on my journey, and why I had successfully started, scaled, and exited companies so many times. What was that formula? What was the code that I had cracked?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

Starting a business is often romanticized as a journey filled with exciting milestones and instant success stories. My entrepreneurial story didn’t start with an invention or a groundbreaking technological breakthrough. The problem I was solving was so clear to me. What could go wrong? I also did not have a business partner.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Customers may now secure their spot taking place at one of the following global venues : Living in Space : An immersive journey into the future of space habitats, held in Paris, France, with prices starting at $19,500 per person for 3 days/4 nights.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 25, 2023

I could start a company, keep 99% of the common shares and give 1% to you, but call you a co-founder. No team starts off with exactly enough people it will take for a company to get to a huge exit or IPO. Let’s first talk about the definition of a co-founder. Technically, it’s a title.

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The Seraf Compass

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This series of articles is written for fund managers who are creating these new sources of entrepreneur-focused capital today, and those who aspire to start funds in the near future. And, wherever you find entrepreneurs, you will find investors looking to finance those entrepreneurs.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

However, what started as just an idea turned into a website and friends and co-workers tutoring, and has since grown into a brick-and-mortar business and a leader in the education industry, improving access to quality STEM education all over the Caribbean.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 3, 2022

I knew that if Circularity could become a reality, it would start with entrepreneurs. When it comes to building a culture of Circularity, the starting point is found within. Once you look within, the beauty of Circularity offers a way to value the things around you, starting with the people in your company. Defining Circularity.

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Moving Forward If you found these insights valuable, I encourage you to share this post with your network.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 3, 2025

Start Small: Begin with a single, manageable AI project to build confidence. Avoiding Common Pitfalls: What Not to Do When Starting With AI Skipping the Planning Phase: Clearly define the problem you want AI to solve. Overcomplicating Solutions: Start with simple applications before tackling complex projects.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

interest in health and wellness deepened when I started working with wellness brands early in my career. What advice would you give to your younger self just starting out in the world of startups, knowing what you know now about digital marketing, health and wellness, and parenting?

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The Seraf Compass

DECEMBER 21, 2022

I started asking about his compensation package. Several years ago, I was speaking to a colleague of mine. He was trying to decide between two great job offers, and was having a difficult time making a final decision. For salary and bonus, the two companies were equivalent. However, when it came to stock, there seemed to be a big difference.

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Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

A few years back I helped start Screendoor , a fund that backs new venture firms by hopefully being one of their earliest and largest supporters. So my general advice is as you’re building a firm, think about which magnets feel right to you and start investing in them early. Ok, back to the VC content marketing.

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