CTG believes one that of the keys to success in technology transfer is involvement of experienced management and also access to entrepreneurial mentors who have a successful history with technology commercialization and building start-up businesses. CTG also believes that, to accomplish the CTG goals it is critical to engage the support of many of the region's proven and resident entrepreneurs.

Cottonwood has quickly built supportive relationships with many of the region's successful entrepreneurs. CTG has been fortunate to receive the formal endorsement and support of certain of these entrepreneurial leaders to assist with due diligence, mentor new company executives and possibly serve on Boards as appropriate.