Final thoughts cover a wide of needs and opportunities.

Our investors fear a divided Congress probably means few, if any, federal initiatives to help entrepreneurs.

"These funds are an important opportunity for start-up companies in the state."

These words mean a lot to some businesses, and nothing to others. Our featured investors weigh in on the role of crypto and blockchain for future start-ups.

Is our area more adept to help entrepreneurs grow than it was 10 years ago?

Are area investors seeing more deals? Fewer? And of what quality? Our seven featured investors weigh in.

They declined in 2022 from very high numbers. What will happen in 2023?