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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

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. Some will talk to you only if you consider moving to their town. Get the details before you buy a plane ticket.

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2011 Valuation Survey of North American Angel Groups

Gust

During the summer of 2010, I developed a workshop, A New ACEF Valuation Workshop for Angels and Entrepreneurs. Biotech, life science and medical devices are usually funded at higher pre-money valuations than, say, software and Internet companies. Louis Arch Angels. Wilmington Investor Network. Wilmington, NC. Launchpad Angels.