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SXSW Startups: Steamchain

Austin Startup

I was very involved in the evolution of what is now referred to as the “Industrial Internet of Things” on the plant floor. If gathering and processing the “big data” isn’t the killer app for the Industrial Internet of Things, what is? SteamChain is based in Milwaukee, Wisc. We love Milwaukee! This got me to thinking.

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Ten Ways To Lose A Deal

YoungUpstarts

In both cases, a high valuation can end a conversation. You don’t want to have to nod and agree that you’ll move to Milwaukee if you had never considered it. When you ask questions, your questions should be highly informed ones about things that you can’t learn from the Internet. Pitching an idea.