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Sioux Falls designer’s book lowers tech hurdles app developers face
It’s a challenge that many entrepreneurs face: Having a vision for a new mobile app, but lacking the technical know-how to bring the idea to fruition. Happy Tapper founder Carla White calls these people “ideapreneurs,” and she’s written a whole book for them. White got the idea after completing her first product, Gratitude Journal, in…
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Des Moines startup wants elected officials’ phones to ring off the hook
Most Americans have never made a call to their member of congress. In fact, most probably wouldn’t even know how to get started. Enter Phonebank.org, an activism-focused startup that helps individuals and smaller non-profit groups launch Congressional calling campaigns. And as of earlier this month, the company’s new Digital Switchboard feature allows individuals to pick…
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A new chapter for SPN
Jeff and I are incredibly excited to share some news with our community. Effective immediately, I am stepping down as CEO of Silicon Prairie News and community builder Regan Carrizales has been promoted to fill the role. After five years of steering the SPN ship while also running software companies—Brightmix, Tripleseat and now Flywheel—I feel…
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Product designer, financial analyst, software developer and 43 more
Every Friday, Silicon Prairie News presents opportunities in the region’s tech, startup and creative community. From a contract job to a co-founder role, these positions …