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Three things I learned from Gary Vaynerchuk’s new social media book
In March, I wrote a post about starting an entrepreneurial-themed book club in Des Moines. While we’re still trying to figure out some of the logistics, as of last week we wrapped up Des Moines’ Startup Book Club’s first book: “Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook” by Gary Vaynerchuk. I’ve never been a big fan of…
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Why entrepreneurs don’t really retire, but just start something else
(Guest post by Bill Goedken) Crazy. Insane. Out of my mind. That’s what I was called when I came out of retirement to start yet another company. So why do I feel so lucky? Quick background: I founded an Omaha-based software and service company called Profitstar in the ’80s. My team and I built up…
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Sales executive, web developer, graphic design intern and 19 more
Every week, 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 are submitted by companies and gathered from public postings. To submit a job listing for consideration (free), complete our job board submission form. To feature a job listing (paid), select…
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Community partner events bring even more energy to Big Omaha week
Over the past few weeks, numerous events have cropped up in conjunction with Big Omaha, and we couldn’t be more excited. To complement and reinforce the energy surrounding the conference, these events further the impact of Big Omaha not only for attendees but also the local entrepreneurial scene.
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A round of applause for our Big Omaha sponsors
As we head into next week, the SPN team wanted to send another wave of thanks to our partners. The support received from our sponsors has been crucial to the success of every event over the past six years, and while we could never truly say what this support means to us, perhaps a simple…
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The Big Omaha 2014 schedule is here
Today we’re thrilled to release the detailed Big Omaha 2014 schedule. Below you’ll find a comprehensive list of every speaker, party, meal and special event. Be on the lookout in the coming days for more information on everything Big Omaha.