“ Socializing among members should be encouraged more. Especially for new members could be apprehensive so new ways of making them recognized would be great. In the end this event is bring people together, share ideas, create a tight knit community. Presentations should be half of the attention of the event, but more should be how can we build the community. It is great to have such meet-up in Ann Arbor. I really like watching presentations and learning new businesses. ”
— Suleyman Yalinbas on Aug 18, 2010.
“ Innovative. Interested in going to another. ”
— Tiffany Risner on Aug 18, 2010.
“ Very up to speed with new technologies that exist in real world and industrial applications. Also to learn the ups and downs of starting your own company. ”
— Anthony Oliver on Aug 18, 2010.
“ This meetup is great, I will attend regularly. ”
— Veronica Bullard on Jul 22, 2010.
“ The group asked some really good questions after each presentation and this added to the value of the presentations. ”
— Sam Shipley on Jul 21, 2010.
“ A2 New Tech and a2geeks have been doing a wonderful job in holding the events that are the most pertinent to the local start-up community. There is a movement in Ann Arbor to become a hub of innovation in the Midwest and these folks are at the forefront of this effort! ”
— Keith Bourne on Jul 21, 2010.
“ This is great opportunity to contribute to the diversification of Michigan's economy while learning about all of the opportunities that are developing in the entrepreneurial community. ”
— Tom Glennan on May 25, 2010.
“ We need to see each other as we do this stuff. It helps make success seem possible. ”
— Carter Good on May 19, 2010.
“ great chance to meet new companies and hear some cool ideas. ”
— Andros Lee on May 19, 2010.
“ Great for recruiting and sharing ideas. Inspirational. ”
— Rick Ax on May 19, 2010.
“ This is a great opportunity to get tuned in to the local market activity. ”
— Ron Wilson on May 19, 2010.
“ There's a much better signal-to-noise ratio for startups here than elsewhere, which I believe has to do with Midwest culture and values (hard work, modesty, integrity, etc.) - and I say this as an East Coast transplant with most of my professional network on the coasts. I'm looking forward to seeing what our Midwest startup community can do when it comes together to share knowledge, experience, and inspiration. ”
— Dug Song on May 19, 2010.
“ Hi. I'm all for sharing innovative ideas and networking cuz you never know who is listening :) ”
— Thanh on May 18, 2010.
“ A very good variety of presenters with interesting concepts. ”
— Bill Collins on Apr 21, 2010.
“ Networking. It makes all the difference. ”
— Tina Watson on Apr 20, 2010.
“ Great environment for new business ideas and networking, both casually and professionally. ”
— Shane M. on Mar 26, 2010.
“ Nice exposure to individual initiatives and ventures in the A2 area. Nice opportunity to network with individuals with similar (business/tech) interests ”
— joost allard on Mar 17, 2010.
“ Great place to come and listen about new technologies and meet the people trying to make them happen. ”
— Miche Suboski on Feb 17, 2010.
“ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. ...Explore. Dream. Discover." Mark Twain ”
— Brian Hewitt on Feb 17, 2010.
“ You never know what you're gonna get... - Forest Gump's Momma ”
— Paul Newton on Dec 15, 2009.
“ To get a small taste of all the great ideas being worked on in Ann Arbor. ”
— Jeff Benko on Nov 18, 2009.
“ A great venue for meeting local idea generators and those in throes of developing their concepts ithrough to business launch. ”
— Ron Pomerantz on Nov 18, 2009.
“ To be inspired and network with others who share the entrepreneural sprit. ”
— Bob Stack on Nov 17, 2009.
“ A great group of very bright people attend these meetings. A great way to stay in touch with what's new in the IT world. ”
— Scott Wachtmann on Nov 17, 2009.
“ Anyone in software development in the local area needs to stay up with what others are doing ”
— Victor R. Volkman on Nov 17, 2009.
“ good topics good format quick moving networking afterwards ”
— Scott Phillips on Oct 20, 2009.
“ I was wondering: why aren't these guys describing their market, opportunities, secret sauce, competitive advantages, and what they're looking for as far as investment (and what for)? Then I realized: this is a New Tech Meetup and it was refreshing to hear more about the technologies without the need to include the above topics. I recommend it to all technopreneurs (almost like our own support group). ”
— Neal Clinthorne on Sep 16, 2009.
“ Great companies, amazing people and free snacks! ”
— Brian Coatta on Sep 15, 2009.
“ Strong community around people excited about and engaged in new technology development, particularly around web and IT. Good professional resource base, with genuine community care. ”
— Gregory Pastor on Aug 19, 2009.
“ It's a good place to netwrok with others working in the tech field in the Ann Arbor area. ”
— Sandra Cochrane on Aug 19, 2009.
“ To meet others with similar interests in building new tech. companies in Michigan. ”
— John Kuempel on Aug 18, 2009.
“ A great way to see some of the local idea flow for startup businesses. ”
— Thomas Meloche on Jul 22, 2009.
“ you see new technology and meet new people ”
— Barrington Powell on Jul 21, 2009.
“ This is a great place to network and share new ideas about technologies and resources for new business start-ups. ”
— Louis Wilson on Jun 17, 2009.
“ Seems like a great tech-minded group with lots of ideas and excellent feedback. We were one of the companies that presented. We enjoyed meeting everyone and liked the questions and immediate feedback! ”
— Rob on Jun 16, 2009.
“ I think its a good place to float business ideas, with polite yet informed feedback. Good cross section of people, from young students to a few older salts I recognized. ”
— Stephen Swanson on Jun 16, 2009.
“ To be inspired. To learn. To celebrate all the talent in and around Ann Arbor. ”
— Jody Tull on May 20, 2009.
“ The point-on variety of subjects makes for a great event - for learning and opening doors of new thought. ”
— William Barker on May 19, 2009.
“ To engage in great discussion on topics important to entrepreneurs ”
— Dave Brophy on May 6, 2009.
“ To learn and network with people that have similar interests ”
— Jyothi Chava on May 6, 2009.
“ If you are an entrepreneur - this is a good place to go. ”
— Marty Byle on May 6, 2009.
“ Good topics and networking opportunity ”
— Terry Phillips on May 6, 2009.
“ Very informative and will help others learn how to present their ideas to an audience. ”
— Claude on May 6, 2009.
“ To meet and engage the A2 Entrepreneurial community and learn from the speakers. ”
— Wesley Huffstutter on May 6, 2009.
“ Good mixture of technical and nonprofit people in the audience. The A2 Geeks are well socialized and are able to bring non-technical communities to their events. You're going to meet people at every level of technology, people involved implementation and application. A great way to introduce yourself to your fellow technologist in Ann Arbor. ”
— Alan Gutierrez on May 4, 2009.
“ Excellent way to meet people involved in the tech sector, discuss areas of common interest. ”
— Tom Brandt on Apr 18, 2009.
“ Great networking....Great talent.....Great people! I LOVE GEEKS! ”
— Yodit Mesfin Johnson on Mar 31, 2009.
“ Ann Arbor New Tech always has great events! There's always the perfect balance of meeting other individuals in the area who are interested in technology on a social basis, and also having some presentation of new businesses. ”
— Ellen Chisa on Mar 28, 2009.
“ It's a fantastic platform for innovators to share ideas, people to get plugged in to local startups and in general get an appreciation for the way people innovate. ”
— Leslie George on Mar 28, 2009.
“ It is a great way to meet new people and ideas. This is AA's future. ”
— Robert Shannon on Mar 28, 2009.
“ Lots of interesting people. Found 2 job leads. ”
— Ron Wilson on Feb 10, 2009.
“ Join the entrepreneurial spirit of the A2 community. This is a great venue to see how other companies are handling their own growth and other hurdles as they strive to succeed. ”
— Gerard Kmita on Feb 10, 2009.
“ Good networking, new information, thought provoking... ”
— Scot Graden on Feb 9, 2009.
“ Useful group. I'll attend more of these and bring friends! ”
— Kirk Kitchen on Aug 18, 2010.