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Renee Blodgett at TEDxUNPlaza
Forbes ranked her #12 most influential on social media, but I just know her from TED.
Lemonade Heroes Rooftop Portrait Party
To get photos of entrepreneurs for the book and tv series, I rented a bar on a rooftop and set up a red carpet for business owners.
NFTE Semi-Finals
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) invited me to serve as a judge and panelist at this event, where youths from around the city competed in a business plan pitch contest. It was a pleasure and an honor to see the aspiring bright stars of tomorrow, and...
Judging a Business Plan Competition
As an invited guest, I served to judge a Business Plan competition for the Junior Achievement of New York. It was an inspiration seeing the works of so many youthful aspiring entrepreneurs!
Sylvan Social at Pier 94
For an audience of small business owners, we offered “Websites that don’t suck”, as well as Training, Workshops, and Branding.
Creative Capital Fundraiser
I love supporting this organization because in addition to helping artists financially, they also provide guidance and connections to help grow and establish careers.
Brian S. Cohen at his Book Launch Party
Aaron Sylvan with investor Brian S. Cohen, celebrating the launch of his book, "What Every Angel Investor Wants You to Know".
Joseph Peri, President of Junior Achievement NY
Aaron Sylvan with Joseph Peri, President of Junior Achievement NY
Kevin Harrington, Chairman of “As Seen on TV”
At the "Own-It Ventures" conference, I had the pleasure of talking sales, marketing, investment, and media strategies with one of the greats - Kevin Harrington. He was one of the original "sharks" on the ABC TV Series Shark Tank, and is widely credited with inventing...
“Sharkette Tank” Panelist at OwnIt Ventures
Melissa Gasnick-Cloeter invited me to be a panelist for the "Sharkette Tank" at her annual "OwnIt Ventures" conference for women entrepreneurs. I was joined by Alicia Syrett [Pantegrion Capital] and Elizabeth Sigety [Fox Rothchild], and together we shared insights to...
Bennington College Senior Conference
Bennington College in Vermont invited me to speak to students in its graduating class, advising them about the world of entrepreneurship, what it means to be a business owner, what challenges they can expect to face, and other important questions. It was a joy to...
Speaking at the United Nations
It was a privilege and an honor to be invited by Amir Dossal, Director of the Global Partnerships Forum, to speak at the United Nations alongside distinguished guests Chukwuma Menakaya, Michael Skolnick, Andrew Magnino, Rebecca Kantar, Dr. John Forrer, Ashok Regmi,...