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Design research startup Human Element wants companies to stop selling to ‘users,’ start connecting as people.

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Just out of college, Christina Qi was trading billions a day at Domeyard. Then she had a different idea.

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An MIT startup showcase featured smart underwear, social networks for women, and a law enforcement collaboration tool.