Clients

Regional Technology Alliance (RTC)  – In 2007 the RTC (based in Springfield, MA) asked Angel Catalyst to run its Language of Capital and Flavors of Capital seminars for local entrepreneurs. 

“Paul’s presentation on 'Speaking Investorese' was so dynamic and interactive with the audience that I invited him to be the Facilitator of the RTC’s January 2008 Board of Directors Retreat.  I am very happy to say, he accepted.  Paul Silva is one of those rare folks who is: a) a doer who does b) a force so positive, you could jump start your car with him and c) a winner who not only thinks outside of the box – for him, there is no box.  I will gladly turn to Paul Silva again and again.  He is that good.  Period."

– Ellen Bemben, President, the Regional Technology Alliance

UMass Amherst Entrepreneurship Initiative - Angel Catalyst founder Paul Silva has volunteered with the Initiative since 2000. In 2007 Paul and Angel Catalyst donated their services to the Initiative to aid in a radical restructuring of their program aimed at helping students become entrepreneurs. By the close of 2007 more than a half dozen student-run companies went beyond all expectations and secured over $250,000 in financing, launched real products, and generated revenue.

“From the start, Paul has played a pivotal and creative role in making entrepreneurship accessible to students. As an outstanding undergraduate himself (honored by the college as such), and to this day, he just MAKES THINGS HAPPEN. His commitment sustained the student club during lean times and he has always shown an ability to connect with people and get them involved in the projects he is passionate about.”

- Jaymie Chernoff, Director, Board Relations, University of Mass. Amherst

Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation (HGCF) – In 2007 HGCF, wishing to create an educational experience to help students become entrepreneurs, asked Angel Catalyst to create a regional student business plan competition to take place in 2008. 

"Paul Silva delivers results. Period.  Starting in 2005 we provided a small amount of funding to aid Paul's work at the UMass Amherst Entrepreneurship Initiative. In two years he leveraged that financial support to recruit a powerful team of fellow leaders, secured matching funding, attracted serious involvement from the local banking and investment community, etc. More importantly, however, the UMass Initiative delivers results: students have secured financing from banks and accredited angel investors, generated real revenues, routinely sweep regional competitions, and have created jobs."

- Brenda Wishart, Director, Harold Grinspoon Charitable Foundation's Entrepreneurship Initiative

 

Contact information of references available upon request.