Testimonials

"I cannot say enough how important the program that Steve is building is to the future of Maine’s young companies. Companies, who, at the earliest stages of founding, need counseling and guidance, most of all. As Steve, the Incubator, and the program he builds, nurtures these companies, they will begin to slowly build a network of successful enterprises, and a culture of successful entrepreneurialism. This culture will have a dramatic impact on the future of the Maine economy."
- William Sulinski, Entrepreneur & Co-Founder
 - AccelGolf ('09 graduate client)
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(Showcase Celebration "Pitch Day") “amazing, amazing quality of presentations! Very excited and happy things came together so well!”
- William Sulinski, Entrepreneur & Co-Founder - AccelGolf ('09 graduate client)
"The Top Gun program is an exceptional opportunity for serious entrepreneurs in Maine. The program offers access to Maine's best business minds in a no-nonsense condensed format. I would encourage anyone who is committed to the challenge of creating a successful venture to apply and take advantage of the program."
- Bruno Marino, Entrepreneur & Chief Executive Officer
 - Planetary Emissions Management, Inc (PEM)   
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(Opening Reception) "Thank you and to your whole team . This was a most professional evening . I am heartened that we have found a niche. Much hard work has gone into what we saw last evening . Mentors , Advisory Board , Sponsors, and most importantly Alpha Class of Top Guns you are making history for Maine while providing MCED with a value proposition that will help assure continued viability for us as an organization helping grow our Maine economy!"
- Doug Carr, Director - Perkins Thompson
"As a potential participant mentor, I am committed to sharing my experience in successful business development and acting as a coach and sounding board for program participants. Mentoring is key to growing start-up ventures into successful companies. 
Entrepreneurs regularly report that they learn better from fellow entrepreneurs and use these 
resources to access a broader network of peers, partners, suppliers and customers."
- Kirk Hill, Founder - Quai, Inc. and LinkedIn Maine Entrepreneurs Discussion Group