"It was a thrill to serve as chairman of Ingenuity 2010–the energy, vibrancy and high level of the participants were impressive. Ingenuity is quickly becoming the must-attend event of the year because of the great company that are showcased as well as the incredible networking!”

–Brian Hirsch, Managing Director, GSA Venture Partners

"There is a unique level of energy in New York right now–the number of creative entrepreneurs starting businesses has never been higher and a lot of companies with real value are being started. The NYVCA is one of the organizations leading the effort with its strong membership base of VCs and its annual Ingenuity conference, showcasing top CEOs and terrific networking – Greycroft is proud to be a strong supporter and participant in their efforts!”

–Alan Patricof, Managing Director, Greycroft LLC

"NYVCA has made great strides in becoming an important resource for New York's venture and entrepreneurial communities. The new programs and Ingenuity conference that NYVCA organized in 2010 brought leading venture funders together with smart entrepreneurs in forums that were productive for both. As the city continues to build a stronger ecosystem, NYVCA will be a key driver.”

–Maria Gotsch, President and CEO, New York Investment Fund

"The NYVCA is an important part of the NYC entrepreneurial ecosystem, acting as a magnet for VCs and entrepreneurs alike, and helping to foster an enlightened community of innovation. This year's Ingenuity conference was a defining moment for the organization, and I expect it to grow in its importance over the coming years."

–David Pakman, Partner, Venrock

"From nothing one year ago, like a great start-up, NYVCA has very quickly established itself as the center for the New York Venture Market. The Ingenuity conference has become the place to be for the best NYC venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and companies. New York is the world's business capital and one of the fastest growing technology centers–the NYVCA brings together both worlds."

–Rick Heitzmann, Managing Director, FirstMark Capital

"NYVCA  is the nexus of the best entrepreneurs and investors looking to make things happen in New York. My presentation on the growth of Gilt City at the Ingenuity conference created an interesting discussion among participants, and I found value hearing from the other top notch companies attending. "

–Nate Richardson, President, Gilt City

"It was a pleasure have been part of a panel with some of the leading New York-based entrepreneurs at Ingenuity 2010. The NYVCA is an asset to the flourishing startup and entrepreneurial community here in New York, and we look forward to contributing to future NYVCA efforts."

–Barry Silbert, Founder and CEO, SecondMarket

"Ingenuity was an excellent opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs and potential investors. We enjoyed working with our mentor, Babak Yaghmaie, who provided us with both wise and actionable feedback. Better yet, we had fun shamelessly promoting our accessories in the video.”

–Divya Gugnani and Mariah Chase, Co-Founders, Send the Trend

"Great job with Ingenuity 2010. As all of you know, it takes a lot of work to pull off a successful conference, and it wouldn’t have been as excellent a conference without all that work that all of you put into it. Congratulations, and we look forward to being a sponsor of next year’s conference."

–Michael Moretti, SVP, Silicon Valley Bank

"One of the best kept secrets in our turbulent and recovering economy is the tech community in New York. Ingenuity, hosted by NYVCA in October, showed that community at full strength. Not only do we have a thriving array of start-up and growth stage technology companies here, but we also have a robust venture community ready to fund and support the best of those companies at every stage of their development."

–Tom Phillips, President and CEO, media6degrees

"SorinRoyerCooper is pleased to part of the Executive Council and to have sponsored Ingenuity. The event attracted exciting companies at various stages of development as well large segments of the investor and professional communities. We are delighted to play in a role in nurturing and assisting early stage and emerging growth companies, all the more so partnering with Executive Council and NYVCA, each of which plays an integral role in economic and technology community development."

–David Sorin, Co-Managing Partner, SorinRoyerCooper
 

"A gathering of the New York-based Venture Capital ecosystem was long overdue.  Ingenuity not only brought us all together, but did it in a quintessential New York style.  The quality of presenting companies and the interest in hearing about their businesses, particularly the early stage companies, was refreshing to see.”

–David Silverman, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP