"First of all, I want to tip my hat to AIM (formerly Charity Entrepreneurship)"

I think EA community could also be more proactive in helping more EA-aligned business people - potential future big donors - to appear.

Why not form a group of EA activists, who have business experience, in order to:
 

1) support EA-aligned people starting their business careers - to help them with advice and mentoring regarding how to be more effective and successful in their business careers

2) think about how to support EA-aligned people in their startup ventures (for example, by giving advice on strategy, marketing, fund-raising, investor-relations, etc.)

Marcus, do you want to discuss?

Executive summary: The Fabian Society, a group of British intellectuals, achieved remarkable social and political reforms through evidence-based research, strategic influence of key institutions, and patient advocacy - offering valuable lessons for modern movements like Effective Altruism.

Key points:

1. The Fabians succeeded through three main factors: attracting talented people and fostering collaboration, producing rigorous evidence-based research, and strategically spreading their ideas through effectively using media and through "permeation" of institutions.
2. Their seemingly radical 1887 program (universal suffrage, worker protections, public education) became mainstream democratic policies, demonstrating the power of patient, strategic reform.
3. The Fabians created lasting impact in particular through actively participating in legislative reforms, founding influential institutions (LSE), shaping the Labour Party, and influencing colonial independence movements.
4. Lessons for EA include: expanding conference reach through prominent speakers, creating informal international retreats, and developing comprehensive approaches to increase cooperation with governments and strategic partners.
5. Success required tolerance of diverse views, professionalism, and commitment to  patient and methodical execution of long-term strategic goals.