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SXSW Startups: Steamchain

Austin Startup

The Forrest Four-Cast: February 5, 2019 Fifty diverse startups will aim to impress a panel of judges and a live audience with their skills, creativity and innovation at SXSW Pitch Presented by Cyndx. SteamChain is based in Milwaukee, Wisc. We love Milwaukee! Tell us about the startup ecosystem there.

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Ten Ways To Lose A Deal

YoungUpstarts

If you are looking to add experienced people to your team but can’t afford to pay employees, look at finding a cofounder or using venture labor (hiring someone you pay in equity instead of cash). The most effective pitch deck lays everything out simply for the audience. Being invisible or forgotten. Simplify everything!