-
“Golden ticket” storage tool wins the first ag-focused Startup Weekend
Most times Startup Weekend pitches include everything from off-the-wall suggestions to feasible business ideas. But at the second Startup Weekend Spencer, each team’s project focused on tech solutions for agriculture-based problems. While Startup Weekend previously has hosted industry-focused events, this past weekend marks the first Startup Weekend with a vertical hosted in Iowa …
-
Method co-founder Eric Ryan joins the Big Omaha slate of speakers
Last week we announced the first of four speaker reveals for Big Omaha leading up to tickets going on sale February 14th. Without further adieu, we’re excited to announce that Eric Ryan, co-founder of Method, will be joining us on stage! Method started in an apartment where Eric and his co-founder wanted to create green…
-
Influence & Co. named one of Forbes’ Most Promising Companies
Located smack in the middle of Missouri, Influence & Co. has been making a name for itself in content marketing and thought leadership by building brands. Now, Forbes is taking notice. The Columbia, Mo.-based startup, which has grown to 45 employees since it was founded in 2011, was ranked No. 72 on the publication’s list…
-
StartupCity Des Moines announces funding through end of Sept. 2014
StartupCity Des Moines principal Christian Renaud announced today that the central Iowa incubator and co-working space is now completely funded for its third year, meaning it will operate through the end of September as per the incubator’s original business plan …
-
As he preps for NFL, former Husker QB Martinez sees apps in his future
Taylor Martinez knew his latest iPhone game Tiny Ninja Jump would be a hit when his little siblings couldn’t put it down. “They’re addicted,” the former Husker quarterback told Silicon Prairie News. “I was hoping they didn’t like it only because it was my game… But I don’t think that’s the case. I think a…
-
Utah Jazz team up with Sporting Innovations to enhance fan experience
Ever have trouble craning your neck to find stats or the score while you’re at a sporting event? How about figuring out where the heck the restrooms are? Or even just where you can grab some grub? Those are just a few of the ways fans can feel disconnected during a game. Fortunately for some…
-
Former Husker QB releases new iPhone game “Tiny Ninja Jump”
Last March, we learned Husker quarterback Taylor Martinez created iPhone games as a hobby. It appears TMagic is back at it again. Tuesday night he tweeted a promo for Tiny Ninja Jump, a game created by TTM3 Inc. Play me in Tiny Ninja Jump #ToTheTreesWeGo Best new app game of 2014. Download the app here…
-
Neighbor.ly keeps accelerating, this time at Tumml in San Francisco
Neighbor.ly has kept its foot on the gas over the last year. In May it was accepted into the Points of Light Civic Accelerator—winning a $50,000 investment in September for being selected by its peers as the top for-profit company—and in June received a $175,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.…
-
Startup Spaces: How Sojern turned a restaurant into an office in 5 months
Not all that long ago, 810 S. 169th Street was home to an upscale restaurant, bar and nightclub called Prestige World Class—not to be confused with Prestige Worldwide—where West Omahans would have nice dinners, buy a top-shelf drink or host a wedding rehearsal …