TESTIMONIALS

Read what some AI2V participants had to say about the workshop:

Connecting with wise, brilliant and experienced entrepreneurs -- the coaches/teachers of the workshop. The high "teacher-to-student ratio" and personal attention from these teachers facilitated an accelerated learning process that packed the educational value of probably 5-6 weeks of university coursework into 4 days.  Student Entrepreneur, Brown University, AI2V Baylor 09 graduate

Transformational! Broad understanding of all aspects of running a technology company. The opportunity for continued coaching is key.   Faculty, Arkansas State University, AI2V Boston 09 graduate


The Advanced I2V workshop has been incredible in helping me to truly define and narrow down my business model. Not only that the chance to openly engage with other leading entrepreneurs was one of the most rewarding parts of the workshop. I love to hear new ideas and new perspectives and this program allowed me to do just that. The activities were all a great new way to look at my business and my research and will really prove invaluable.   Student Entrepreneur, Drexel University, AI2V Boston 09 graduate

 
It was great being around experienced entrepreneurs who really lent a discerning eye to my venture. I came out of the Workshop with a clearer, stronger strategic plan.   Student Entrepreneur, Rice University, AI2V Rice 09 graduate


The amount of information and work we put in during the five days was extraordinary! I did not expect such an intimate learning environment and was thrilled to make close connections with many of the other entrepreneurs and coaches. Thank you!  Student Entrepreneur, University of Washington, AI2V Rice 09 graduate

 
The integration of topics in business strategy and development provided a unique perspective on the whole process. Thinking in such holistic terms provides a great opportunity to define one's business and clarify objectives, as well as learn how to concisely share those ideas with others.  Student Entrepreneur, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, AI2V NJIT 09 graduate

 
The dialogue between coaches and participants, the networking between participants, and the development of a business plan and pitch - along with all the feedback associated - were very enlightening and were very useful for our endeavor.  Student Entrepreneur, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, AI2V UMass 09 graduate

 
I expected to learn a lot. I did. But each day I was blown away by the amount of value that was added by working with such a large number of incredible people. Student Entrepreneur, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, AI2V UMass 09 graduate

 
Expected to be able to identify and then challenge life-long business assumptions. The need for which is obsoleted by the training technique. The course takes you by the feet, turns you upside down and then shakes you loose of any long-held beliefs which traditionally limited your success. Business mantra is replaced with implementable skills and know-how. The missing bits traditionally filled with the results of long-forgotten guesswork are replaced with tools that streamline business efforts.  Serial Entrepreneur, AI2V Arkansas 08 graduate

 
I gained a lot of experience, although brief, in all of the important aspects in starting up and running a business. There were a lot of things I did not really think about or know before, but after attending the workshop, I now am able to understand how many different things must be considered before starting a company or moving forward with a venture.  Student Entrepreneur, Catholic University, AI2V Boston 08 graduate