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Silicon Prairie News Connecting the entrepreneurship and innovation community in Nebraska through storytelling and events

Sharing event highlights, founder profiles and feature stories digging into all things related to Nebraska startups and small businesses. A publication by the Nebraska Journalism Trust, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

02/11/2024

Did you miss last week's SPN newsletter highlighting news, events and resources around the Nebraska ecosystem? Don't miss out! 📰

Subscribe to be first in line on all things startup, entrepreneurship and innovation in the state 👉 https://buff.ly/4dua9yV

01/11/2024

Today officially marks 10 days until Silicon Prairie Startup Week! With that being said, now’s your chance to enter to win a FREE ticket to the 2024 Inside Outside Innovation Summit in Lincoln, Monday 11/11! 🎉

To enter, like and comment on this post, then share it on Facebook and tag Prairie News. Contest closes at noon on Wednesday, 11/6. The winner will be announced in the newsletter on 11/6. Good luck! 🍀

Do you have a Lincoln-based company looking to scale? 📈 What could you do with $20,000 in non-dilutive funding? 💰 Select...
01/11/2024

Do you have a Lincoln-based company looking to scale? 📈 What could you do with $20,000 in non-dilutive funding? 💰 Select Lincoln | Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development has opened applications for the 2025 LaunchLNK grants through Nov. 25.

Learn more about the program 👉 https://buff.ly/3YXBHYt

Story by Ani Schutz.

01/11/2024

Whether you're a founder, student, or curious mind, there's something for everyone at Startup Week. Register today! 👉https://buff.ly/3wE069R

How can Nebraska encourage entrepreneurship and growth in disinvested areas? 🤔 Economic development leaders Trevon Brook...
31/10/2024

How can Nebraska encourage entrepreneurship and growth in disinvested areas? 🤔 Economic development leaders Trevon Brooks and Don Macke tackled that question at a recent panel hosted by The Atlantic and Flatwater Free Press.

Check out their insights 💡 https://buff.ly/3UwCwV8

Story by Ani Schutz.

In this week's newsletter:⚖️ Balancing economic growth w/ social good🏈 The changing landscape of NIL in college sports💰 ...
31/10/2024

In this week's newsletter:
⚖️ Balancing economic growth w/ social good
🏈 The changing landscape of NIL in college sports
💰 Big Idea Pitch Nights in Kearney & Grand Island
📈 Flyover Fintech takeaways
☕ A new 1 Million Cups community in Neb. (1 Million Cups Grand Island)

Subscribe to the Wednesday SPN newsletter here 👉 https://buff.ly/4dua9yV

30/10/2024

Join SPN and the wider entrepreneurial community on Monday, 11/11 in Lincoln for the Inside Outside Innovation Summit and to kick off ! 🚀 This one-day conference will unite visionary startups and industry leaders for a full day of inspiration, insights and connection.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it! 👉 https://buff.ly/3wE069R

29/10/2024

New merch, who dis 👀 Check out the brand new SPN online store, including Analog tee!

Order here 👉 https://buff.ly/4f8mQzR

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entreprene...
28/10/2024

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Meet Paul Jarrett, Co-founder & CEO of Bulu Group.

Full interview 👉 https://buff.ly/3AeOuMi

Omaha Comedy Fest Co-Producer Brittany Mascio learned the power of events to build community early on in her career. She...
27/10/2024

Omaha Comedy Fest Co-Producer Brittany Mascio learned the power of events to build community early on in her career. She was SPN's founding event director.

Check out her reflections on the impact of events like Big Omaha and why it still inspires her work today 👉 https://buff.ly/3UnsvJQ

Story by Ani Schutz.

Experts at Flyover Fintech tackled big questions. From the risks of AI-driven deepfakes to the potential of blockchain t...
26/10/2024

Experts at Flyover Fintech tackled big questions. From the risks of AI-driven deepfakes to the potential of blockchain technology, panelists shared insights on balancing innovation with effective oversight and why Nebraska is an ideal hub for growth.

Read the five biggest takeaways 👉 https://buff.ly/4eXFRVE

Story by Ani Schutz.

25/10/2024

6 days, 3 cities, 20+ events, 1 amazing celebration. Don't miss Silicon Prairie Startup Week!

Register and see the full agenda 👉 https://buff.ly/3wE069R

24/10/2024

The first story in the Ecosystem Project reflects on the role events play in building community. It's told from the perspective of SPN's founding event director. Brittany Mascio was a driving force behind early startup events like Big Omaha and the SPN Awards. Now, she's co-producer of the Omaha Comedy Fest.

Follow along for a trip down memory lane back to the early days of SPN and Big Omaha, from a voice you may not have heard from before 👉 https://buff.ly/3NELhIZ

Where else can you see a state senator, a startup co-founder and a former Husker player all on the same stage? 🏈 The Sta...
23/10/2024

Where else can you see a state senator, a startup co-founder and a former Husker player all on the same stage? 🏈 The State of Our Union: Nebraska included a long list of influential Nebraskan leaders to discuss the opportunities and pressing issues impacting the state. And entrepreneurship was a theme throughout. 🛠️🧑‍💻

Stay tuned for in-depth coverage of the event!

22/10/2024

Explore Nebraska’s startup community with the SPN Ecosystem Project! This new series dives into the stories of the people and companies that have shaped Nebraska's startup ecosystem. Tune in tomorrow for the story of SPN’s first event coordinator—a driving force behind Big Omaha’s early days. 🙌

Be the first to read it by subscribing to our weekly newsletter, dropping every Wednesday! ▶️ https://buff.ly/4dua9yV

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entreprene...
21/10/2024

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Meet Christopher Aumueller, CEO & Founder at FanWord.

Read the full interview 👉 https://buff.ly/40g2CzL

20/10/2024

Are you a current or aspiring entrepreneur? Are you a creative interested in networking with fellow innovators? Are you simply interested in learning about startups? 🤔 Then sign up for the many events going on during Silicon Prairie Startup Week! 🙌

Secure your spot by registering for events happening Nov. 11-16 👉 https://buff.ly/3wE069R

As excitement builds for SPSW 2024, let's thank Husch Blackwell for enabling us to build it all in the first place! Thro...
20/10/2024

As excitement builds for SPSW 2024, let's thank Husch Blackwell for enabling us to build it all in the first place! Through their support, there's a long list of great events. All are perfect for Nebraskans interested in the startup world going on in their very own backyards! 😄

Register here and see the full agenda 👉 https://buff.ly/3wE069R

Like many entrepreneurs' stories, Megan Landes-Murphy was inspired to start her company out of her garage to solve a lar...
19/10/2024

Like many entrepreneurs' stories, Megan Landes-Murphy was inspired to start her company out of her garage to solve a larger issue. But how many of these stories do you know center around sheep? 🐑

Learn more about Kestrel Ridge Pellet Company located here in Nebraska 👉 https://buff.ly/4eIdNW4

Story and photo by Lori Potter.

The first batch of the SPSW 2024 Pitch Competition semifinalists are here! Thank you to all who entered and showcased Ne...
18/10/2024

The first batch of the SPSW 2024 Pitch Competition semifinalists are here! Thank you to all who entered and showcased Nebraska's entrepreneurial spirt. 🎉

The startups confirmed so far:
-Omedus
-Login Health
-Set Your Sites
-Build Mas, Inc.
-Impower Health, Inc.
-GTM.bot
-Showerability (Formerly Empower Independence)
-Chalice Health
-CodeBuddy
-Tippl.app
-brAIn rot
-Nutrai

Stay tuned next week for the full list of 20 companies. In the meantime...

Learn more about the competition and what else is happening during SPSW 👉 https://buff.ly/3wE069R

What would you do with wool if you couldn't use it to make yarn? 🤔 Meet Megan Landes-Murphy, a first-generation Nebraska...
17/10/2024

What would you do with wool if you couldn't use it to make yarn? 🤔 Meet Megan Landes-Murphy, a first-generation Nebraska sheep producer who figured out a solution: fertilizer 🐑🧑‍🌾

Check out this one-of-a-kind business (Kestrel Ridge Pellet Company) in Nebraska 👉 https://buff.ly/4eIdNW4

Story and photo by Lori Potter.

In this week's SPN newsletter:🐑 Making natural fertilizer from wool (Kestrel Ridge Pellet Company)🛠️ O.g. startup commun...
17/10/2024

In this week's SPN newsletter:
🐑 Making natural fertilizer from wool (Kestrel Ridge Pellet Company)
🛠️ O.g. startup community builder Jeff Slobotski
💡 Big Idea Pitch Competition (NPYP)
🤖 Upcoming AI conversation at Millwork Commons
📅 Register for SPSW and other events

Get the scoop 👉 https://buff.ly/3UcIjiu

Photo by Lori Potter.

UNO students can now enroll in the University of Nebraska at Omaha College of IS&T's new Bachelor of Science in Artifici...
15/10/2024

UNO students can now enroll in the University of Nebraska at Omaha College of IS&T's new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence degree program. 💻 The program starts in the Spring 2025 semester. University and city leaders say the coursework will enhance the future career opportunities for students and benefit Omaha as a whole. 🎓

Learn more 👉 https://buff.ly/4e424Ah

Story by Ben Goeser.

Let's give FUSE Coworking a big shoutout for sponsoring SPSW! 📣 Like how FUSE gives entrepreneurs and innovators a space...
14/10/2024

Let's give FUSE Coworking a big shoutout for sponsoring SPSW! 📣 Like how FUSE gives entrepreneurs and innovators a space to work and connect, SPSW enables attendees to network and grow their entrepreneurial knowledge! 🧠

See SPSW's full agenda and register for events 👉 https://buff.ly/4dHe2iT

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entreprene...
14/10/2024

The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Meet Jeff Slobotski, Community Builder and Manager of Business and Ecosystem Development at Paul G Smith Associates.

Full interview 👉 https://buff.ly/3Y5xu3a

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