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Here’s what Omaha reporter Jordan Pascale’s first Lyft was like
Silicon Prairie News editor Jordan Pascale took his first Lyft trip just minutes after the service launched in Omaha Thursday night. He’s taken an Uber black car service in New York City before, but this was his first time trying it in his hometown of Omaha…
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Where the region’s cities stand on Lyft, and a driver’s own two cents
It’s an uncertain world out there for Lyft drivers and passengers in Kansas City, Omaha and Lincoln as the ride-share service launches at 7 p.m. tonight for those and 21 other markets. All cities will start with a two-week free period for passengers, but it’s not that simple for all involved. There’s been a lot…
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Straight Shot accelerator brings in seven e-commerce, SaaS startups
Nine people from startups hailing from Chicago, Portland, Omaha and Lincoln will begin the Straight Shot accelerator June 9 at Scott Technology Center in Omaha. The e-commerce and Software as a Service accelerator—in its second year—brought in companies ranging from “back-of-the-napkin” ideas all the way to established e-commerce brands looking to reinvent their business models.…
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How a Kansas City startup uses everyday movement to power tech
In today’s increasingly digital world, our smartphones and mobile devices aren’t just connectivity-enhancing gadgets—they’re a part of us. Yet despite the evolving sophistication of portable technology, one glaring problem remains. “Our individual tech bubbles are shrinking—electronics have become very personal,” said Blake Isaacs, CEO of Genneo …
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Big Omaha insight from veteran attendees Jim and Karen Linder
Jim and Karen Linder are the founders and managing directors at Linseed Capital. Through that fund they’ve invested in companies like Bulu Box, Flywheel, Eye Verify, SkyVu and Travefy—just one piece of how they support our community. We recently asked the Linders to share their Big Omaha experience to provide insight on both the conference…
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Lyft to launch in Omaha, Lincoln, KC Thursday night amid controversy
Cars with the trademark pink fuzzy mustaches will hit the road at 7 p.m. Thursday in Omaha, Lincoln and Kansas City. Lyft is launching 24 cities Thursday, but drivers in Nebraska may face tickets, fines and car impoundments, according to the state Public Service Commission that says the service is illegal. Rides will be free until May…
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KC’s FormZapper joins McKelvey’s SixThirty accelerator in STL
FormZapper is headed to St. Louis to be part of the 14-week SixThirty accelerator. The Kansas City-based startup provides a secure platform for lenders and attorneys to generate commercial loan documents. The platform expedites the collection of loan documents and collaboration across the lending team and the legal team …