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Five takeaways from the first Nebraska Data & AI summit| Silicon Prairie News
Five takeaways from the first Nebraska Data & AI summit| Silicon Prairie News
The annual conference hosted by the Midlands African Chamber brought together five local startups in a pitch competition for a grand prize of up to $15,000. The event also highlighted the struggles faced by minority business owners and the community resources available.| Silicon Prairie News
The Omaha Data Science Academy receives accreditation in Nebraska| Silicon Prairie News
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. The post Prairie Portraits: Jenilee Woltman appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
ODSA leaders said the recognition by the Nebraska Commissioner of Education opens up additional opportunities for both the Omaha-based trade school and its graduates. Leadership shared their plans moving forward, including expanding its accreditation outside of Nebraska. The post The Omaha Data Science Academy receives accreditation in Nebraska appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
In an exclusive conversation with Silicon Prairie News, Gold explains where federal research funding stands after the initial upheaval of the Trump administration’s proposed cuts. For NU, support from the business world is more important than ever — but replacing federal money is far from easy. The post SPN Exclusive: NU President Jeffrey Gold responds to uncertainty after more than $50 million in federal research cuts appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
A new $2.5 million co-working and business incubator space hopes to create more job opportunities in this rural community. Combined with two colleges and a rush of new housing, that’s an opportunity to keep students local and, perhaps, reverse a decades-long population trend. The post With a new entrepreneurship space and housing boom, Hastings aims for breakthrough growth appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
The SPN Ecosystem Project is a multimedia series tracing key players, startups and events that have shaped Nebraska’s entrepreneurial landscape since the early 2000s. The series blends SPN’s archival content with new reporting to explore how the ecosystem has evolved and the individuals who helped build it. This installment spotlights Karen Borchert, founder and CEO […] The post newsletter, Aug. 27 -Karen Borchert appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
The SPN Ecosystem Project is a multimedia series tracing key players, startups and events that have shaped Nebraska’s entrepreneurial landscape since the early 2000s. This installment spotlights Karen Borchert, founder and CEO at Alpaca. The post Alpaca and Karen Borchert: Building a startup that makes schools happier places to work appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
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Midwest founders of high-growth companies can now apply for the 2026 Pipeline Fellowship and Pathfinder cohorts. Accepted participants will gain access to educational modules and expert networks to help scale their businesses. The application window closes Nov. 21. The post Pipeline Entrepreneurs accepting applications for 2026 programming appeared first on Silicon Prairie News.| Silicon Prairie News
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.| Silicon Prairie News
NMotion powered by gener8tor is a startup accelerator in Nebraska that invests in two cohorts of high-growth startups each year. SPN recently caught up with past participants in NMotion programming to see how they’ve progressed since the accelerator. Founders can apply for NMotion’s latest accelerator by Aug. 17.| Silicon Prairie News
The RISE Business Academy has graduated its 13th cohort, adding eight new businesses led by entrepreneurs impacted by the justice system to Nebraska’s small business landscape. Through mentorship, practical training and community support, the 12-week program helps participants turn personal challenges into thriving ventures.| Silicon Prairie News
The following is a guest editorial authored by Natalie Micale, founder of Oh Hello Agency in Lincoln.| Silicon Prairie News
Travis Kalanick is the co-founder and CEO of Uber, a startup working to provide high-quality, on-demand car service booked easily through a user's iPhone or SMS. His previous company, Red Swoosh, was sold for $19 million in April 2007. Prior companies include Scour, the world's first p2p search engine, where Kalanick also achieved the distinction of being sued for $250 billion. After giving a brief background on his childhood, Kalanick jumped …| Silicon Prairie News
Silicon Prairie News and Technical.ly launched a partnership to share stories about innovation and entrepreneurship between the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. This week SPN Editor Stefanie Monge is headed to Philly Tech Week to discuss the role of ecosystem storytellers located outside of Silicon Valley and the coasts.| Silicon Prairie News
The mission of Silicon Prairie News is to grow, connect and inspire the tech innovation communities of the Midwest.| Silicon Prairie News
Help shape Silicon Prairie Startup Week for 2025 Meet Glen Lambert, Metaverse Developer and co-organizer of 1 Million Cups Omaha, in this week’s Prairie| Silicon Prairie News
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.| Silicon Prairie News
Nebraska ranks near the bottom in startup survival, and Omaha’s innovation ecosystem remains fragmented, according to a recent report. The Silicon Prairie Rising report lays out a roadmap for change, calling for a central organization to coordinate efforts and foster a thriving entrepreneurial environment.| Silicon Prairie News
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Brittany Mascio began her journey in Nebraska’s startup ecosystem at Silicon Prairie News, where she helped shape Big Omaha. Now, she's bringing that same spirit of connection and community to the Omaha Comedy Fest. Read the first story in the SPN Ecosystem Project to learn more about the early days of building community in startups.| Silicon Prairie News
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.| Silicon Prairie News
A first generation Nebraska sheep producer devised a method to turn low-quality sheep wool into high-quality natural fertilizer. Inspired by research happening at the University of Vermont, Kestrel Ridge Pellet Co. is the only business of its kind in Nebraska.| Silicon Prairie News
University of Nebraska at Omaha students can now enroll in the university’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.| Silicon Prairie News
Get to know MOVE VC managing partner and Nebraska Startup Academy co-founder Charlie Cuddy in Prairie Portraits.| Silicon Prairie News
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