Author: David Cruz e Silva

David Cruz e Silva

David is an Innovation Consultant with experience in several projects around the globe, with a focus in Europe. He has worked as a mentor and coach for startups and in innovation projects with SMEs, Multinationals and Governments. More recently he has collaborated with the World Health Organisation and represented Portugal at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly as a Special Adviser for Innovation.

Human Resources as a catalyst for Innovation

18 July 2019 David Cruz e Silva

Workforce engagement is low in Europe Recent stats show that up to 86% of the workforce in Europe is not

Business Lifestyle Nutrition

Pro-Nutriscore: a European Citizens Initiative promoting healthier food intake

17 June 201917 June 2019 David Cruz e Silva

Seven European consumers’ associations recently launched a European citizens’ initiative called “PRO-NUTRISCORE”. This initiative aims to make Front-of-Pack (FOP) nutritional

Business & Jobs Tech Technology

Managing the Transition: A Quest for Future Opportunities

3 June 2019 David Cruz e Silva

How does technology influence your life? How can we go deeper into the mindset revolution? Are our brains becoming addicted

Business & Jobs Entrepreneurs Investment

What’s the kind of “No” that entrepreneurs should be looking look for?

22 May 2019 David Cruz e Silva

As a founder, expect rejection. But above all, learn from every single “no” you get. All entrepreneurs experience it and

Business Business & Jobs Literature Opinion

10 lesser-known (or not) books you must read before starting a business

26 April 201925 April 2019 David Cruz e Silva

All entrepreneurs make mistakes. Quite often mistakes lead to wasted opportunities, time and even money. But in fact, mistakes are

Diplomatic Bag Elections European Parliament Opinion

This is why I am voting at the European Elections. What about you?

3 April 2019 David Cruz e Silva

Europe faces many challenges. Climate change, migration, data privacy, youth unemployment; all these issues affect Europeans. And all of us,

Business & Jobs Entrepreneurs Innovation Opinion

Can you reduce innovation failure?

28 March 201929 March 2019 David Cruz e Silva

Most of us are scared of failing. It’s normal and if you haven’t experienced it yet, trust me you are

Business Business & Jobs Jobs Opinion Start-Up

Three deadly sins of startups and why they fail

19 September 20183 January 2019 David Cruz e Silva

Peter Drucker, also known as the founder of modern management, said that “if an organisation is not able to innovate,

Business & Jobs Economics Opinion Start-Up

Are all startups born the same?

29 August 20183 January 2019 David Cruz e Silva

Of course not! Even though the term “startup” is thrown around quite a lot, I believe it is largely misunderstood.

Business Business & Jobs Economics Entrepreneurs

Are you an entrepreneur? Learn what to keep in mind

7 August 20183 January 2019 David Cruz e Silva

Starting a company from scratch isn’t easy. In fact, starting a company is hard. If it were easy, everyone would