Paul Silva

Paul Silva, managing partner at River Valley Investors and co-founder of startup programs, shares insights on avoiding deal-breakers during pitches. He contrasts how different regions prioritize metrics, emphasizing Silicon Valley's focus on rapid growth versus New England's preference for revenue. Paul warns against inconsistent terms across investors and highlights the importance of having a lead investor to rally support. He also discusses effective networking strategies to find sponsor investors and why he mentors founders through office hours.