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2009 Application Press Kit

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Regional and national thought leaders have praised KTEC for their work to grow economy through entrepreneurship and innovation.

Tom Lauerman
GeoAccess - Overland Park
"The PIPELINE program is a tremendous asset to Kansas and its aspiring entrepreneurs. Kansas is differentiating itself in a very positive way by investing in the development of future leaders of technology businesses, in other words, a 'pipeline' of entrepreneurial talent for Kansas," said Lauerman. I have found my involvement with the program to be very rewarding. I have been inspired by the energy of the PIPELINE innovators, and only wish the program had been around when I was first starting a company."

During PIPELINE's "Innovator of the Year" in January, Tom was presented with the "Entrepreneurial Leadership Award," recognizing him for his great contribution to building a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Kansas. Watch more video highlights from Tom!

David Wilhelm
Woodland Venture Management - Ohio
“The people who work with the KTEC PIPELINE - and the entrepreneurs within the program - are the Main Street of the next economy. I’m excited to be in Kansas on the heels of the inauguration - and at a time of unprecedented economic challenge - to see how a state is certainly getting it right when it comes to supporting the true defenders of America's competitive advantage - its tenacious entrepreneurs.”

Read Wilhelm's keynote remarks from PIPEINE "Innovator of the Year" in January.

Listen to David discuss the importance of entrepreneurship and PIPELINE's importance to the future of Kansas.
Kansas' Competitive Advantage - Its Support of High Growth Entrepreneurs
"Fly Over" Country Strategies to Revive our Economy
"Turtle on Fencepost" Impressions of KTEC, PIPELINE, KS Entrepreneurs
"America's Big Wake Up Call" - and Kansas' Honest Approach to Capitalism
Energy/Momentum of KTEC PIPELINE - Why It's a National Model for the U.S.

Dan Berglund
State Science & Technology Institute (SSTI) - Cleveland, Ohio
"One of the things that really struck me about KTEC over the years is the fact that it continues to evolve. As conditions change in the state and the economy - KTEC has been changing its mix of programs and its emphasis and that's a hallmark of a good program."
Click here to listen to Dan discuss why technology-based economic development is important.
Click here to listen to Dan discuss how KTEC is doing.
Click here to listen to Dan discuss KTEC's challenges.

Lesa Mitchell
Kauffman Foundation
"The Kauffman Foundation is unbelievably impressed with the PIPELINE program."

Click here to listen to Lesa discuss how the KTEC PIPELINE compares to other entrepreneurial programs.
Click here to listen to Lesa recognize key business leaders for their entrepreneurial spirit.

Dr. Ali Andalibi
National Institutes of Health
"It's a unique program for Kansas, and I think actually for the country. It's a great way of bringing to entrepreneurs the kind of support they need."
Click here for more from Dr. Andalibi.

Tom Wiggans
Stiefel Laboratories - Palo Alto, California
"It is exciting to come home to Kansas and see the tremendous support given to our technology entrepreneurs through the KTEC PIPELINE. This is exactly the type of program promising entrepreneurs need here at home to ensure they have a great chance of success in very challenging fields. I enjoyed seeing what they have accomplished in just one short year."

Rob Adams
Entrepreneurship Expert, Venture Capitalist - Austin, Texas
"This program is the most comprehensive of its kind in the country; Kansans are fortunate to have access to this jump-start for their up and coming businesses. I've been building and investing in start-ups for over 20 years, and the KTEC PIPELINE and support networks are invaluable in helping companies succeed."

Tom Churchwell
Midwest Venture Partners - Chicago, Illinois
“If we saw this kind of return in our portfolio, we would be ecstatic! Especially in this down economy. PIPELINE should be applauded for these results.”
Click here to listen to Tom discuss how KTEC is doing.
Click here to listen to Tom discuss KTEC's challenges.

Laura Kilcrease
Triton Venture Partners, L.P. - Austin, Texas
"We've been talking about what you're doing and where the future lies, but now it's in your hands as leaders to push your businesses to where you want to go and how fast you want to get there."