“TiE University competition has taught me to think critically about starting a business and the kind of resources (both monetary and human) that is needed to take it to the next level. This competition is also a great place to get mentorship and feedback (although sometimes quite honestly brutal) and really vet out your ideas about your startup or potential startup. This was also a great team bonding experience and excellent opportunity to see and hear about what other successful entrepreneurs such as Dr. Jay Yadav, Jeff Sprecher, John Marshall, Alan Dabbiere, and Laurie Ann Goldman have to say about their past failures that has brought them to their triumphs today.”