Here are some comments from satisfied clients of Access Hi-Tech Austin:
Shlomi Harif, immediate 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."
Gail M. Taylor-Russell, of Russell & Russell LLP, Austin intellectual-property law firm:
"...We needed to improve our visibility and make business contacts within Austin's high-tech community. We engaged Naomi Lyons Friedman of Access Hi-Tech Austin to help us do this. She helped by providing information about organizations and events frequented and run by key people in Austin's high-tech community. Naomi gave us in-depth details about each organization in the Austin area, including its history and founders, its members and purpose. She identified the groups and networking events most likely to allow us to develop technology business contacts in Austin. She also identified key people in the technology sector and introduced us to many of those people. If there was a person or business we wanted to contact, she helped us to make the connection. Her information and business contacts are continually updated so her services are valuable on an ongoing basis for businesses that need to keep current with the high-tech community.
Naomi's diligent work exceeded our expectations. By working with Naomi and following her advice, Russell & Russell now enjoys greater visibility in Austin which is allowing us to develop significant business relationships."
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."