We all know how hard working entrepreneurs are when it comes to developing a new business.  Our time is precious and we spend it carefully.  As a Lead To Win 2009 participant, I’d like you to remember one thing out of my testimonial:  “So far, LTW is the best investment of time I did for our business”.  With high quality content presented by dedicated LTW Associates / LTW Alumni,  and with the quantity of contacts, partners, mentors that were generated during LTW sessions, I estimate that I have saved 3 months worth of work.  Calculate it the way you want, this is an awesome 6 days investment.  If you are seriously thinking about starting a tech business, I strongly recommend you apply for the next LTW session.

Lead To Win program is making a difference in bringing Novabrain as a successful business in the Ottawa/Gatineau region.

Many, many, many thanks to Tony Bailetti , the energetic LTW team and the 2009 participants.

Eric Dumont, CTO-founder, Novabrain Technologies Inc.

 The Lead To Win program is truly something incredible and it’s happening right here in Ottawa. The quality of the volunteers drawn to LeadToWin and the efforts they contribute are a clear indication of  the community’s confidence in the program and its exceptional leadership. As a participant going through the LeadToWin program, learning along side people of such excellence, I am filled with confidence and a feeling of honor to be part of this remarkable undertaking.

I highly recommend that if you have an idea that you think can help revive the technology industry in Ottawa that you apply to the program. In the same spirit, if you want to contribute to an effort with a track record, and which is focused on solving this problem, please volunteer your time or services.

Mike McNulty - CEO, Shamus Inc

Coming into the LTW with over 25 years experience in high tech plus an MBA I was looking for a program that would offer new information and insight on business start-up. The LTW surpassed my expectations. All presenters were people who have been in the trenches and through the experience of getting a new company up and running – no theory here, all real life experiences. The program addressed every aspect of start-ups, the do’s and don’t, who to talk to and what to expect. The enthusiasm of the leaders of LTW greatly added to the value of the program. I would highly recommend LTW to anyone who is in the process of getting a company off the ground.

Arnold J. Murphy - CEO, Strategic Clean Technology inc.

LTW is a fantastic learning and networking opportunity, which allowed me to quickly drill down into various facets of operating a business. The hands-on, customized program from Prof. Bailetti and his team disseminated priceless ‘hands-on’ knowledge, that I did not get in business school. The learning content, developed by people who have walked the path, was of very high quality that engaged a diverse pool of talented people in the program. Learning from other’s experience was also a key benefit. With access to people consisting of  entrepreneurs, sales, operations, legal, taxation, vc’s, executives and local support organizations, I am also expanding relationships that would otherwise have taken months to create. In my view, LTW is the ‘Red Bull’ of entrepreneurship programs. I highly recommend the program for anyone serious about starting their own business.

Anurag Jain - President, Polynate

Several years and 3 start-ups later, I am still using the tools and knowledge that I acquired through the Lead to Win Program. Professor Bailetti and his team were able to introduce us, a bunch of techies focused on the art of product development, to the science of business management. From proper market research, business plan development and pitching investors to selecting the appropriate legal structure, financing, cash flow management and the art of sales, the toolbox that this program armed us with are essential for any entrepreneur trying to get their business off the ground in today’s market conditions. Outside the classroom, Tony was always available to provide advice and help us see the forest through the trees, or focus on the details when we have to. I am immensely grateful for Tony’s continuous guidance and support.

Ahmed Metwally, Chairman & CEO ConnectmeTV and Timeline Interactive.