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SXSW Startups: Steamchain

Austin Startup

SteamChain is based in Milwaukee, Wisc. We love Milwaukee! My cofounder Tom Tichy and I worked together at our former employer to conceive of and launch their first cloud-based software application. Tell us about the startup ecosystem there. We feel very fortunate for the support we received from the entire community.

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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). Use relationships in your hometown or the hometowns of your founders to seek investment from other cities and states.