Here are some comments from satisfied clients of Access Hi-Tech Austin:
Shlomi Harif, past Vice President of Product Management and Marketing for NetHeartbeat, an Austin-based software startup:
"...During the five weeks we worked together on raising funds for the company, Naomi's assistance and experience were crucial to our efforts. She worked tirelessly, unrelenting in her pursuit
of the stated corporate goal. This included positioning activities with target investor groups, coaching on contacts with individual investors, making dozens upon dozens of calls on our
behalf, and opening up many doors in Austin that we simply did not have the contacts or weight to bring to bear. In my over twenty years experience in the software and computer industry,
rarely have I encountered someone with the tenacity, power and passion of Naomi Lyons Friedman.
Of special mention is her ability to accurately pinpoint the concerns and issues of the people we wished to contact, giving NetHeartbeat the context to open dialogues that spoke not only
to our needs, but also to the feelings and sensitivities of the investor or group contacted. This resulted almost uniformly in a higher-quality contact, with a better investment outcome. The
fact that NetHeartbeat is not only funded for its current round, but has also created the serious interest from the larger investment community for our next round, is a testimonial to Naomi's
abilities and passion.
I look forward to working with her in the future in other endeavors."
Matt Willson, co-founder of Datalytics LLC, an Austin-based start-up company:
"Prior to my current endeavor, I engaged Naomi to help me network toward an executive level position in Austin. As an introvert at heart, I knew I needed to develop my skills in reaching out to people and making connections. Naomi not only taught me the fine art of networking -- both by word and by example -- but also used her half-ton rolodex to open many doors for me. Her personal knowledge of the individuals I wanted to reach impressed me, as did her ability to obtain an audience or meeting on my behalf. Working with Naomi significantly raised the level of my game and gave me insight about human interactions that I will always carry with me."
Linnea Fletcher, Ph.D., Professor of Biology, Austin Community College,
Regional Director for BioLINK Grant:
"I am starting a Biotechnology program at Austin Community College, and Naomi Lyons Friedman has been an excellent resource for contacting both the business and governmental communities ... Austin Community College, in conjunction with several other educational institutions, has just received a National Science Foundation grant for approximately $3 million. I look forward to using Naomi's services in finding potential employers, employees, and governmental contacts in the biotechnology industry. Naomi is much admired by the business community, and her integrity is above reproach. I can always count on her to make excellent recommendations concerning people I should meet to help me with my projects ... Coming from education, I've learned a lot of "best practices" from her when working with the business community. I recommend Naomi's services without qualification. If you have any questions, please call me at 512-223-5912."