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Grayscale 2026 Feedback Survey
Thanks for attending the first-ever Grayscale Indie Business Summit. We’re already planning
what’s next and your feedback helps shape it.
This survey takes about 5 minutes. All questions are optional.
OVERALL EXPERIENCE
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How would you rate your experience? (1 being the worst, 5 being the best)
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How likely are you to attend again? (1 being least likely, 5 being most likely)
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THE PANELS: if you need a refresher, you can view
the program here
to help you remember which ones were which!
3.
Please rate the following
Needs Improvement
Below Expectations
Met Expectations
Exceeded Expectations
Exceptionally Above Expectations
Panel Content
Needs Improvement
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Exceeded Expectations
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Panelists
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Moderation
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Event Organization
Needs Improvement
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Expo at 10 Federal St
Needs Improvement
Below Expectations
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After Hours Networking
Needs Improvement
Below Expectations
Met Expectations
Exceeded Expectations
Exceptionally Above Expectations
Other (please specify)
4.
Which panels stood out to you? (Check all that apply)
Manufacturing 101
The Rise of Main Street Brick & Mortar
Out of the Closet & Into the Media
Financing Your Dreams
Making it Count
Mass Exodus
Brand Without Compromise
Bookin' It
Tipping the Scales (Keynote w/ Lindsay Hearts)
The Spitting Image
Social Media Rollercoaster
Creating Community Spaces
Making the Most of It
Doing It for the Exposure
The Body of Empowerment
We're Just Getting Started
The Changing Tide of Content Creation
Equity in Action
Tough Skin (Tattoo Meets Boutique)
Fuck It We'll Do It Live (TikTok w/ DWYBO and FOXBLOOD)
Rallying for Battle
Going to Market
The Salem Roundup
All Are Welcome
Sustainability 101
Balking the Burnout
Best Day Ever
Ahead of the Curve
Any notes? (Good, bad, ugly?)
5.
Any Speakers or Moderators who stood out?
Amber Newberry
Dana J. Quigley
Elise Towle Snow
Gladys Muñoz
John Andrews
Kylie Sullivan
Laurie Moran
Lindsay Hearts
Liz Frazier
Mikki L. Wilson
Shannon Keelan
Stina Sardinha
Wretched Lydia
Other (please specify)
6.
What topics would you like to see covered in the future?
THE EXPO
7.
Which parts of the expo did you participate in?
Checked out expo tables
Morning/Afternoon Networking at 10 Federal
Bulletin Boards/Interactive Walls
Food & drink offerings
Mindfulness Exercises
Photobooths/Activities
Other (please specify)
8.
Any feedback or suggestions for the expo and/or businesses featured?
LOGISTICS
9.
Was the event schedule and flow easy to follow?
Yes
Somewhat
No
Other (please specify)
10.
Was there anything particularly confusing or frustrating?
NETWORKING
11.
Did you make meaningful connections?
yes
somewhat
no
Other (please specify)
12.
Did anything come from those connections, such as collab, sales, etc?
Yes
No
Other (please specify)
YOUR EXPERIENCE
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What was your highlight?
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What would you change or improve?
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Any other feedback you'd like to share?
FOR THE FUTURE
16.
What types of events interest you most?
Structured Networking Events (guided or speed networking)
Casual Networking (bars, hangouts)
Workshops/Classes
Speaker Meet & Greets
Small group training sessions (content, finance, etc)
Retreats
Other (please specify)
17.
How far did you travel?
I'm local
A few towns/cities away
Out of state for me
Multiple states away
Across the country
I'm coming from an entirely different country/continent
Other (please specify)
18.
Anything else you want to tell us or things you’d love to see next?
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