[JohnHarthorne]

This isn't about me. I don't do this. MassChallenge is a community supported by literally thousands of volunteers foregoing value capture to support value creation.

After year 1, we asked our finalists this survey question:

How likely are you on a scale of 0-10 to recommend MassChallenge to another startup?

79% answered either 9 or 10. (Just about 60% answered 10). One person answered 6 -- the lowest score.

For perspective, that means that our finalists are slightly more enthusiastic about MassChallenge than Apple customers are about Apple Computer ... see here for more details and other metrics:

http://www.masschallenge.org/2010_metrics

Again, please visit some time. I'm sure you will understand why we are so excited about MassChallenge if you do.

[mctavjb9]

I'd be curious to know what the results of this survey question were from companies that made it to the first round but were not selected for the incubation phase. I had the entry fee waived through endorsements last year, but had an experience during the pitch round similar to others who have commented here-- judges who had nothing resembling a clue. I've heard this story over and over and have no intention of participating this year.

[WarPaul]

Again, I'll reference my aforementioned post above:

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2388691

I guarantee that the judging has been drastically improved from last year. It's still too bad that you feel the way you do. I wish you continued success in your venture.