The document summarizes findings from interviews conducted by the Connecticut Technology Council with CEOs of fast-growing technology companies in Connecticut. The interviews revealed that while the CEOs like living in Connecticut, they feel it is not a great place for their businesses. Specifically, the CEOs said the state government does not understand or help support the needs of innovative companies, it is difficult to connect with university researchers and resources, regional networks are lacking, accessing risk capital is challenging, and there is not enough of a critical mass of similar entrepreneurial companies.