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“Extremely valuable questions and feedback from top-shelf subject matter experts. The NextStage scrub provided live, objective, and actionable feedback on our messaging and plans that we immediately implemented. This feedback, received in the NextStage scrub forum, is priceless in that we are able to address issues in a candid and open environment to short-cut and possibly eliminate trial-and-error learning in front of target investors.”

- Stew Skomra, Tricord Labs


“The Scrub Session in Sept 2009 was invaluable. The questions, suggestions, and feedback led to a complete overhaul of our messaging, pitch and ultimately planted the seed to consider shifting go to market strategy away from a consumer model to an enterprise one... I too believe the Scrub Session afforded us a leg up on other’s applying for the Incubator Program as our progress from Sept 09 to Dec 09 (when we submitted our application) was easy for the committee to recognize.”

- Lance Fried, hold-free networks


“It would be hard to imagine a more distinguished and incisive panel of large-caliber business executives, engineering directors, and industry leaders with talent, experience and acumen bearing directly on the subject. It was like having a dream team board of directors for two hours.”

- Dr. Franklin Felber, Starmark, Inc.


“[The NextStage] Panel included experienced executives from our industry, business people who are serial successful founders/CEOs of startups, and members of investment community. This is exactly the profile that we needed to get feedback from. We got valuable feedback as well as significant introductions to high profile executives in our industry. The meeting has already benefited Impress in a very significant way.”

- Dr. Jae Son, Impress, Inc.


"The CommNexus scrub process was valuable in several ways both expected and unexpected. I expected honest, unvarnished feedback on the pitch which we got and incorporated immediately. The unexpected included introductions to VCs, customers, and partners which has been of great value. And I am sure there are more benefits to come because the CommNexus folks are still working hard on our behalf. Best deal in town!"

– Mark Bowles, ecoATM


"NextStage was a great way to present my plan to some of the most reputable local players in my industry. I presented my plan at 10am and received an acquisition offer at 3pm the same day."

– Yukon Palmer, Field Technologies


"The best part of the entire process for us was getting the straight feedback. We got as much feedback in two hours as we received in 15 or 20 VC presentations."

– Larry Fromm, CEO, Chaos Telecom

"Our feedback was quite specific: broaden your overall market and find a "sales tiger". We are doing both. Neither was on our radar screen. Very helpful!"

– Michael Lutz, CEO, AwarePoint


"The preparation process was valuable (everyone should have to go through this process). Having the group's attention for the two hours of that meeting was valuable. And, of course, the advice that the group gave was . . . priceless."

– Martin A Caniff, President, Solekai Systems Corp



NextStage 
Testimonials




Martha Dennis

Investor


Explains how NextStage helps to develop a healthy pipeline of funding-ready companies.


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Marco Thompson

Managing Partner
Express Ventures
and
Chief Technology Officer
Wind River Systems, Inc.


Explains how NextStage helps to develop a healthy pipeline of funding-ready companies.


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Larry Fromm

CEO
Chaos Telecom


Explains how he is not just a NextStage Steering Committee member, but also a former participant.


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Jon Carder

CEO
MojoPages


Explains how NextStage gives local companies the advice they need to excel.


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