Technology Leaders Forecast Survey Question Title * 1. Who do you believe will win the 2012 Presidential election? Barack Obama Mitt Romney Question Title * 2. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree If President Barack Obama wins a second term, it will be a positive development for the technology industry. If President Barack Obama wins a second term, it will be a positive development for the technology industry. Agree If President Barack Obama wins a second term, it will be a positive development for the technology industry. Somewhat Agree If President Barack Obama wins a second term, it will be a positive development for the technology industry. Neutral If President Barack Obama wins a second term, it will be a positive development for the technology industry. Somewhat Disagree If President Barack Obama wins a second term, it will be a positive development for the technology industry. Disagree If Governor Mitt Romney wins the White House, it will be a positive development for the technology industry. If Governor Mitt Romney wins the White House, it will be a positive development for the technology industry. Agree If Governor Mitt Romney wins the White House, it will be a positive development for the technology industry. Somewhat Agree If Governor Mitt Romney wins the White House, it will be a positive development for the technology industry. Neutral If Governor Mitt Romney wins the White House, it will be a positive development for the technology industry. Somewhat Disagree If Governor Mitt Romney wins the White House, it will be a positive development for the technology industry. Disagree Question Title * 3. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements:The discussion surrounding the private equity industry in this year’s Presidential election: Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Disagree Has had a negative impact on perceptions of the industry Has had a negative impact on perceptions of the industry Agree Has had a negative impact on perceptions of the industry Somewhat Agree Has had a negative impact on perceptions of the industry Neutral Has had a negative impact on perceptions of the industry Somewhat Disagree Has had a negative impact on perceptions of the industry Disagree Will make future regulation of the industry more likely Will make future regulation of the industry more likely Agree Will make future regulation of the industry more likely Somewhat Agree Will make future regulation of the industry more likely Neutral Will make future regulation of the industry more likely Somewhat Disagree Will make future regulation of the industry more likely Disagree Has had a positive impact on the industry Has had a positive impact on the industry Agree Has had a positive impact on the industry Somewhat Agree Has had a positive impact on the industry Neutral Has had a positive impact on the industry Somewhat Disagree Has had a positive impact on the industry Disagree Has had no impact on the industry Has had no impact on the industry Agree Has had no impact on the industry Somewhat Agree Has had no impact on the industry Neutral Has had no impact on the industry Somewhat Disagree Has had no impact on the industry Disagree Question Title * 4. What impact would the expiration of the “Bush-era Tax Cuts” have on technology industry investment? Significant negative impact Somewhat negative impact Neutral/no impact Somewhat positive impact Significant positive impact Question Title * 5. How do you expect your company’s sales to trend over the next 12 months? Significant increase Moderate increase No change Moderate decrease Significant decrease Unknown Question Title * 6. How do you expect your company’s staffing\hiring to trend over the next 12 months Significant increase Moderate increase No change Moderate decrease Significant decrease Unknown Question Title * 7. Rank the biggest challenges currently facing technology start-ups. (With 1 being the biggest challenge.) 1 2 3 4 5 Economic outlook 1 2 3 4 5 Uncertainties regarding patent/IP enforcement 1 2 3 4 5 Access to capital 1 2 3 4 5 Access to quality talent 1 2 3 4 5 Need to demonstrate valid business model Question Title * 8. Rank the biggest challenges facing the US IPO market.(With 1 being the biggest challenge.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 More attractive M&A exits 1 2 3 4 5 6 Monetization challenges for Social Media and Mobile companies 1 2 3 4 5 6 Uncertain economic conditions 1 2 3 4 5 6 Competition from non-U.S. exchanges 1 2 3 4 5 6 Recent lackluster performance of major IPOs 1 2 3 4 5 6 Over regulation Question Title * 9. What are the biggest legal or regulatory issues facing technology companies? (Optional - Open Comment) Question Title * 10. How should privacy policies be regulated? The government should impose strict policies that protect consumers The industry should take the lead in developing consensus and policies on privacy As long as the consumer is able to make an informed choice, the government should not regulate privacy issues Question Title * 11. What areas of the tech economy are most promising for entrepreneurs and investors?(Rank with 1 being the most promising.) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Mobile computing 1 2 3 4 5 6 Gaming 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cloud Computing 1 2 3 4 5 6 Big Data 1 2 3 4 5 6 Social media 1 2 3 4 5 6 Enterprise Software Question Title * 12. What under-recognized technology areas are likely to have the biggest impact on the Technology sector in the next five years? (Optional - Open Comment) Question Title * 13. What impact will China have on the global technology industry in the next few years with respect to: Very Important Somewhat Important Neutral Not Very Important Not at all Important Manufacturing Manufacturing Very Important Manufacturing Somewhat Important Manufacturing Neutral Manufacturing Not Very Important Manufacturing Not at all Important Development of new technologies Development of new technologies Very Important Development of new technologies Somewhat Important Development of new technologies Neutral Development of new technologies Not Very Important Development of new technologies Not at all Important Financing of technology companies Financing of technology companies Very Important Financing of technology companies Somewhat Important Financing of technology companies Neutral Financing of technology companies Not Very Important Financing of technology companies Not at all Important Market for technology products and services Market for technology products and services Very Important Market for technology products and services Somewhat Important Market for technology products and services Neutral Market for technology products and services Not Very Important Market for technology products and services Not at all Important Question Title * 14. What are the biggest threats to growth of the technology sector in China?(Check all that apply.) Competition from the US Global economic conditions Concerns regarding intellectual property protection Free flow of capital Perceptions of Chinese technology Infrastructure that fosters entrepreneurship Technical proficiency of local talent Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. What are China’s biggest assets in building a competitive technology economy?(Optional - Open Comment) Question Title * 16. What is your title? CEO\President SVP\VP Managing Partner\Partner Chief Technology Officer General Counsel Chief Financial Officer Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. What is the approximate gross revenue of your business? Less that $10 million $10 million to $99 million $100 million to $250 million $250 million to $999 million $1 billion to $2 billion $2 billion to $9.9 billion $10 billion or more Question Title * 18. How many employees does your company have in all locations? 1 – 100 101 – 250 251 – 1,000 1,001 – 5,000 5,001 – 10,000 10,001 – 20,000 20,001 or more Question Title * 19. What type of business is your company? Consulting Entrepreneur\Investor Finance\Venture Capital Hardware Internet Medical Tech Clean Tech Software (business) Software (consumer) Other (please specify) Done
