July 11, 2011

  • Hudl acquires main competitor DSV, doubling client base (Update)

    Lincoln-based Hudl, a company that has made it a mantra to “dominate,” appears poised to do precisely that in terms of market share, thanks to an acquisition announced today. Hudl, which makes web-based video coaching and analysis tools, purchased Digital Sports Video (DSV), its primary competitor in the high school football market. With the acquisition…

  • SXSW 2012 panel entries due Friday

    As you stand in the back of one of the room at Austin Convention Center at South by Southwest do you ever wonder: “Why are they speaking at SXSW?” More often then not, the …

  • TEDxOmaha 2011 set for October 15, looking for speakers

    As today opened up with TEDxKansasCity selling out in 90 minutes, the group behind the local, self-organized version of TED in Omaha is preparing for its second year. This year’s TEDxOmaha will take place Saturday, October 15 at the Holland Performing Arts Center – last year it was held at the Durham Museum – and…

  • Reminder: Sign up for the Silicon Prairie Feedback List

    Prompted by one of William Fisher’s guest posts and regular offline discussions I’ve had regarding the need for more feedback, especially the honest and direct feedback Fisher calls for, we’ve begun to assemble a regional Feedback List. Individuals who are either willing to provide feedback or who are looking to receive feedback are encouraged to…

  • Big Omaha Video Series: Erich Broksas of Startup America Partnership

    Today, we’re pleased to share with the you the ninth video in our Big Omaha 2011 Video Series, brought to you by CoSentry. This video features Erich Broksas of the Startup America Partnership. Broksas is a senior vice president at the Case Foundation, and is also serving as the partnership development lead for the Startup…

  • Events: Cowtown to Boomtown, Innovation Conference and more

    This week, events on the Prairie make traction in the Iowa City/Cedar Rapids region with Cowtown to Boomtown. The two-day series includes the Entrepreneurial Development Center’s Networking Event on Tuesday and Startup Stories Breakfast, a keynote luncheon with Tom Chapman from the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Startup Drinks and the …