May 8, 2013

  • Mailbox co-founder calls past seven months “an absolute whirlwind”

    Last October, Gentry Underwood took the stage at Thinc Iowa to discuss why approaching problems like a designer is crucial for entrepreneurs. He touched on tolerating uncertainty, the importance of focus, and identifying the “why” of your product. Plus, he teased his new iOS-based email client, Mailbox. A lot can happen in seven months. Since…

  • A fabulous Big Omaha V thank you to the Kauffman Foundation

    The fifth-annual Big Omaha event kicks off tonight with the Opening Party (8 p.m. at The Slowdown). The party once again is presented by the event’s lead sponsor, The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. On behalf of the entire Silicon Prairie News organization, we can’t thank Kauffman enough. They’ve been the lead sponsor for seven of…

  • Spun app aims to make everyone at Big Omaha just one intro away

    We all know the Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, but what about the Six Degrees of Jeff Slobotski? Big Omaha is bound to create thousands of connections, which will continue on long after Friday. Attendees can see the relationships being built as they scan …

  • Come on out to the Big Omaha Opening Party at 8 tonight

    It’s here. Big Omaha 2013 begins tonight. For the fifth year, we’re inviting badge holders and the general public to join us at The Slowdown for the Big Omaha Opening Party. This year’s shindig is brought to you by our premier sponsor, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. In celebration of our high fashion brand, we’re…