text: It is an accurate assessment if you only think about the now.  This is not about the now, this is about the future of our community. Taking a sample of 'impact' now would be like dismissing Einstein in kindergarten as having little impact.    It is easy to see the small things and dismiss them. It is worth noting that Nike, whose revenue (and benefit to the state in terms of jobs and taxes) is 3 times as much as the second largest company, as was started by two people, who sold shoes out of the back of a car and made $8000 in their first year of operations.  
  
  Working with startups is one of the most capital efficient ways of Economic Development.  Very small inputs can produce large outcomes.