Higher Learning Technologies took home three golden Analogs at the second annual Silicon Prairie Awards.
In case you missed the second annual Silicon Prairie Awards last Thursday—or if you just want to relive the magic—here’s your chance to experience the excitement and watch all 12 golden Analogs be handed out to their very worthy recipients.
The video below contains an introduction by SPN’s CEO Regan Carrizales, emcee tomfoolery from our newsroom, and presenters describing award criteria, providing overviews of finalists and announcing winners. The videos also feature the 12 winners’ acceptance speeches, which ranged from short and sweet to a video submission by a finalist unable to attend the festivities.
Thanks to our sponsor
Thanks to our sponsor Wellmark and to Quadrant5 for providing our live stream. Stay tuned for video of The Brandery founder Dave Knox’s keynote speech later this week.
Welcome from Silicon Prairie News (0:00:08)Regan Carrizales (0:00:08) |
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Emcee Introduction (0:03:50)Megan Bannister, Fred Bauters and Danny Schreiber |
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Mobile App of the Year (0:11:33)This app featured a notable design and user interface, broke the mold for what we’d expect from a mobile app or reached a high number of downloads. |
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Service Provider of the Year (0:15:26)This lawyer, accountant, marketer or other service provider made things happen for startups, simple as that.
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Innovation of the Year (0:19:29)This product prototype, release or advancement made people look twice because it broke a mold, introduced a new way to solve a problem or challenged a status quo.
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Technologist of the Year (0:21:53)This team member, freelancer or consultant made a significant contribution toward development of a startup’s product.
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Student Entrepreneur of the Year (0:25:08)This student or group of students—college undergraduate or younger—built a notable business, launched a praise-worthy app or created an impactful entrepreneurial initiative.
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Executive of the Year (0:29:18)This C-level executive, president or founder led a startup to the next stage, hit milestones and overcame odds.
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Designer of the Year (0:34:34)This team member, freelancer or consultant made a mark on a startup’s product by providing an amazing user experience or beautiful design.
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Silicon Prairie Ambassador (0:37:46)An individual from the region who has moved away but continues to advocate on behalf of the Silicon Prairie community.
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Silicon Prairie Champion (0:41:55)An individual, company or organization that selflessly gave their time, resources or expertise to advance the Silicon Prairie community.
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Investor of the Year (0:47:28)More than funding, this investor provided the all-around package, being a connector and champion of their portfolio startups. |
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New Startup of the Year (0:52:12)The new kid on the block that quickly made a name for itself, and for good reason. |
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Startup of the Year (0:55:15)The startup everyone was talking about. The one that made marked progress toward solidifying its success, having an all-around banner year. |
Closing Remarks (0:59:57)Regan Carrizales |
Credits: Event photo by Anna Jones. Video provided by Quadrant5.
