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SXSW Pitch Finalist: Sapient

Austin Startup

Instead, an idea for smart outlets, conceived while he was still a student at University of Pennsylvania, evolved into Sapient Industries, based in Philadelphia, Penn., Long Range Wide Access Network (LoRaWAN) technology, more frequently known as “LoRa.” and launched in April 2017.

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Two Weeks until "The Startup Way"

Startup Lessons Learned

Some of the most inspiring conversations I’ve had about my work have happened at book events, and I’m looking forward to more of them. One of the most gratifying parts of writing a book is heading off on tour with it and finding out how it’s engaging actual readers. Enter your order confirmation information at bit.ly/thestartupway

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Businesses Must Manage the Twitter Conversation

Both Sides of the Table

I think we all know by now that a conversation is happening on Twitter and that this extends to talking about brands. Businesses online are able to monitor the conversations that happen about their company, their competitors and their industry like they have never before been able to. So why is this important for businesses?

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SXSW Startups: DashTag Tracks Soccer

Austin Startup

Leveraging technology and the online nature of GenZ soccer players, DashTag introduces the Dash Soccer League, a sport experience that doesn’t feel outdated. soccer players to capture, train and show their performance with technology. We just got back from a big soccer convention in Philadelphia where we spoke with a lot of players.

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SXSW Pitch: The 50 Finalists for 2020

Austin Startup

SXSW Pitch: The 50 Finalists for 2020 was originally published in Austin Startups on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story. These posts often cover tech-related trends; other times they focus on books, pop culture, sports and other current events.

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28 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I started my business when I was forced to drop out of Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA due to financial difficulties in my family. 10- During a random conversation. During a random conversation, my husband suggested I begin charging clients for my help. Thanks to Sheryl Green, Sheryl Green Speaks ! #3-

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Victims and Leaders

Feld Thoughts

In a recent board meeting, at a particularly challenging part of the conversation, I did a retrospective of the past five years as a lead up to making a point. The technology and products are very deep. I prefaced it by saying “I need you to take a leader approach, not a victim approach.” The customer base is incredible.