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Big Omaha – Aneesh Chopra: ‘There’s never been a better time to be an innovator’
In introducing United States CTO Aneesh Chopra on May 12 at Big Omaha, tech enthusiast and blogger Robert Scoble painted the picture of what he believes are a few clouds hovering over the nation’s technological landscape. But it wasn’t long before Chopra stepped to the stage and pledged to chase those clouds away. “I’m going…
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Silicon Prairie News Meetup on May 25 at blanc burgers + bottles
This one is going to be tasty. Join us next Wednesday, May 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at blanc burgers + bottles at Midtown Crossing for our second Silicon Prairie News Meetup. Just over one month since our first meetup, we’re hoping to bring folks together to converse about stories on our blog, new…
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Green Bein’ launches Synch, allowing users to build their own games
Have you ever thought about designing your own video game? With Green Bein’ Productions new product, Synch, you can build your own game and then challenge your friends to play it. Deana Ward, vice president of Green Bein’, says that kids and adults love the new product. “Well, the only marketing we …
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Using Zaarly, an impromptu Dwollapalooza is held
Following in the wake of yesterday’s morning launch, Zaarly activity was brisk throughout the Silicon Prairie. One of the most unique listings was a call for evening entertainment in the Dwolla headquarters in downtown Des Moines. Dwolla fielded several offers for what the startup deemed “Dwollapalooza” and ultimately chose a solo performance by …
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Introducing William Fisher’s View from the FishBowl: ‘Why me?’
(Editor’s Note: Help us welcome William Fisher, a new regular guest contributor to Silicon Prairie News! In his series kicking off today, View from the FishBowl, Fisher will be contributing articles aimed at helping entrepreneurs in our region.) Recently, I was asked by Silicon Prairie News (SPN) to contribute articles on a frequent basis to…