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SXSW Startups: Steamchain

Austin Startup

The background, network and experience that our team has in the manufacturing sector. SteamChain is based in Milwaukee, Wisc. We love Milwaukee! This got me to thinking. If gathering and processing the “big data” isn’t the killer app for the Industrial Internet of Things, what is? What is your competitive advantage?

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Ten Ways To Lose A Deal

YoungUpstarts

Of course, nobody’s perfect, but when you’re seeking venture capital, some mistakes, more than others, can cost you the deal. Make sure that you’re attending networking events, trade shows, and pitch events so that people in the investment world see you regularly. Use your network to get an introduction to VCs.

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Startup Lessons Learned

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People are the whole game - Startups and angels: Along the way to.

Tim Keane

In brief, my own story involves a software company called RTMS in Milwaukee.   It was simple   - Reduce costs and improve consumer experience for the large retailers.   Today, we have an angel investor network, the Golden Angels, as well as an entrepreneurship center to spread the entrepreneurial word across campus.

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Term-sheets and Valuations: Thinking about Negotiations - Startups.

Tim Keane

« Power of Angel Investing in Milwaukee | Main.   It is very expensive if you’re the entrepreneur since it doubles the cost to the company of paying dividends to the entrepreneur.   It is very expensive if you’re the entrepreneur since it doubles the cost to the company of paying dividends to the entrepreneur.