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New game studio KillSmile launches mobile game: “So Many Monsters”
So Many Monsters is the first public game release from two Omahans who have been working on games together since 2011. Tyler White and Lucas Hartman, both born and raised in Omaha, met as students at Metro Community College.
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Snowden-endorsed SpiderOak doesn’t want the key to your private info
A mention from Edward Snowden never hurts when it comes to recruiting new users, especially when you’re a company that focuses on privacy when it comes to storing data. For SpiderOak, a seven-year-old company headquartered in Northbrook, Ill., with offices in Kansas City, a nod from Snowden has meant a lot more. In an exclusive…
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Web developer, UX designer, senior analyst and 49 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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Nordstrom’s Trunk Club acquisition a success for Men’s Style Lab’s growth
It’s no small news for ecommerce companies that luxury retail giant Nordstrom acquired Chicago-based Trunk Club for a reported $350 million earlier this week. But for one Des Moines startup, the acquisition validates a business idea that’s less than two years old. Men’s Style Lab, often billed as “Trunk Club for everyone else,” offers online…
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Community pop-up events bring even more energy to Big Kansas City week
Us Big Kansas City folks like a good party. This may seem obvious, given the five hosted parties over the span of two and a half days, placed in between keynotes, Q&As, meals and art installations. These times allow attendees to make valuable connections, debrief the activities of the day and let loose some of…
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David Arnold: Forget silver bullets, find the tools that work for you
(Guest post by David Arnold) Besides entertainment, the majority of apps – mobile or desktop – at their core are created to make us more efficient and productive. Attaining this goal, however, is largely dependent on having tools that have direct applicability to one’s needs. Fortunately, we live in a world where there’s an app…