I really like your font choice, simple but distinct. I just don't need the metallic chrome edge treatment which is a little too embellished. The background is not what we are looking for. Instead, think of an iconic graphic that would lie on either side of the text. Think of an edgy, clean way to symbolize grasping (see link below). Thanks for your submission and look forward to an updated version.
Much more inline with what I was asking for but can you take some of the embellishment off the font (shadows, outlines, one color or maybe a more subtle fade). With the icon, I really just see the box at first and the spiral gets lost. I wonder how this logo would reproduce at small sizes. You definitely moved in the direction we are looking for with this logo. Thanks