See what startup and business leaders say about our impact on their performance and results:
Jonatan Prestini, Founder of the startup Solia (prior DeckAI)
"EiG Founders opened my eyes to opportunities that were hidden during the field exercises, especially when I stepped out of my comfort zone, having to walk or travel to complete my training phase — on the very first day, I could see the efficiency of the system... when I had to walk a few blocks, 10 to 15 minutes, and analyze the local businesses, see opportunities, weaknesses, how my business could add value and what the obstacles would be... Often as founders we are blind to difficulties, we can only see our dream... and setting obstacles to know how to overcome them was a game-changer. After I had to explore other cities, literally travel for my exercises, I was able to open my eyes to partnerships that deliver the Deck to hundreds/thousands of businesses, multiplying the ROI absurdly compared to the initial process."
Bruno Freitas, Founder of the startup Outdoor Builders
"Originally, I wondered whether I fit the EiG Founders profile, given my 8+ years of prior experience as a CEO. But the journey and the guidance I received from Silas made me realize there was much more to learn and reminded me that I’ll likely never stop learning. Beyond teaching me about socio-environmental impact (an area with opportunities and trends I didn’t even know existed), EiG Founders helped me reposition not only for today’s market but also for the future, by identifying trends and behaviors in the next generation of consumers and stakeholders. It helped me open my eyes and position myself regarding the parameters around me, expanding my experience as a CEO. I strengthened my ability to absorb new markets and consider new opportunities — even new personas that are fully aligned with my business but that I only recognized after working with Silas. After completing the EiG Founders journey, I estimate this learning added the equivalent of five to seven years of experience to my business."
Stephani Silva, Founder of Vine Cleaning
"The EiG Founders played a fundamental role in shaping a strategic vision for my business and strengthening its growth potential. The program’s organized steps helped me clearly and practically understand and identify challenges and solutions within business management. Silas brought valuable insights on structured and applicable planning, with detailed steps that truly made sense for the reality of my enterprise. One of the most meaningful lessons was learning how to practically align the client’s profile with the core values applied in my business, ensuring that every decision and action reflects purpose, authenticity, and coherence with what I believe in. I deeply value the program’s personalized approach, which effectively addressed the specific needs and goals of my business and inspired me to keep evolving with confidence and clarity."
Eamon Kircher-Allen, Founder of the San Francisco Capoeira Academy
"I now feel freshly able to play to my strengths and recognize my own value and why clients value my business as a result of the field exercises and conversations with Silas. Additionally, I have an actionable template for collecting data that will influence my marketing and business decisions which goes far beyond the frameworks I was actually using. I feel empowered to make my own decisions about the data I am seeking and acting on rather than using cookie cutter templates or simply trying to keep up with what others are doing. (…) I think there is a fear with my type of business that accepting marketing advice will come at the expense of the soul of the business, and I did not experience that at all. Instead, I just have really good tools and frameworks to clarify my thinking and objectives."
Diana Bukowska, Founder of The Limelight Hub
"Working with Silas has been an absolute pleasure. If you know your craft well but feel unsure about how to run your business, this session is for you. As a public speaking coach, I feel confident in my field-but when it comes to building and managing a business, I’ve experienced a lot of stress and uncertainty. Silas creates space for real reflection and critical thinking. His first module #Experience helped me see the role of a founder from a fresh, exciting perspective. He also prepared a thorough market analysis and provided clear, actionable guidance on building a solid business system and more stable revenue streams. I now feel more confident, aware of my blind spots, and ready to move forward with greater clarity and courage as a founder. I highly recommend working with him"
Audrey Waldrop, Founder of the Audrey Waldrop Yoga
"EiG Founders turned my business ideas into action through bite-sized activities that were low-risk but stretched my thinking so I could see my business value through the eyes of customers. This instilled in me a new confidence in what I had to offer. Then EiG Founders taught me how to organize my business for scale. (…) I would not be where I am today without Silas' guidance and support . He asked very pointed questions that helped reflect on why I am in this business of teaching yoga and sharing the practice with others. He helped me narrow my focus so that I can deliver what I see and what people have expressed as a need from themselves."
Michael Carvalho, Founder of the startup Mazodan
"I’m so grateful for the incredible help and guidance Silas provided. It was truly a transformative experience for me, helping me see my project through a lens I didn’t have before. Over this period, I learned about the value my project could achieve and how to deliver it to society in the best possible way. I gained a completely new perspective on innovation. His guidance will make all the difference to Mazodan’s new goals—not only as a startup, but as a player in the green, disruptive construction industry."
*Michael was Silas' mentee in an accelerator program.
Julia Magalhães, Founder of JM Beauty
“Silas was essential in helping me clearly see the true potential of my business. His guidance was invaluable, supporting me in every possible way. Through his mentorship, I learned the importance of crucial steps I previously overlooked. I’m deeply grateful for the time and dedication he invested in simplifying concepts and demystifying so many of my questions. The way he makes everything clearer and more direct was extremely valuable to me. Thanks to his mentoring, my business began to grow significantly. His insights remain with me, and I’m truly happy with the results we’re already achieving.”
*Julia was Silas' mentee in an accelerator program.
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