Entrepreneurship
I love to support small business and the brave founders who set out to build their dreams.
Lemonade Heroes Happy Hour 2013
With the TV project in late-stage negotiations to be sold, I arranged one last social event for our friends and entrepreneurs. For kicks, we had a special moment at 08:09:10 11-12-13.
Lemonade Heroes at Javits Convention Center
As part of our casting call for entrepreneurs, Lemonade Heroes took out a booth at a trade show for small business.
New York Entrepreneurship Week
I was invited to speak about small business ownership - especially structuring equity partnerships and managing technical teams in startups - at this week-long series of seminars. Entrepreneurship Week takes place in many cities around the country, and this particular...
Lemonade Heroes at Worldwide Investors Network
We set up shop at Eyal Bino’s great event series, “Worldwide Investors Network”, to meet and interview entrepreneurs from overseas.
If You’re a Founder, then You’re a Hero!
What do pumpkins, toilet paper, and lemonade have in common? They all relate to heroes of entrepreneurship. After a few near-misses, I finally had an opportunity to meet up with Mike Michalowicz in person.
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".
“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...