May 14, 2015

  • Straight Shot’s 2015 class brings together regional startup veterans

    Straight Shot’s 2015 class brings together regional startup veterans

    Omaha’s Straight Shot accelerator has accepted 7 new teams into its third class, one of which is a corporate innovation team. The seven teams are: BCD – Omaha – Developing software for more secure mobile payments; founders have worked for First National and ACI Worldwide Delta Insights – Omaha – Increasing conversions, ROI for online retailers; Hayneedle expats Marcus…

  • Fireshark’s immersive game theater is like laser tag—only way, way better

    Fireshark’s immersive game theater is like laser tag—only way, way better

    The Fireshark platform offers unique social gameplay across the floor and along four walls. Kent Johnson, founder of Wichita-based Fireshark Gaming, came up with the idea for an immersive theater 18 months ago out of a desire to create something for his teenage sons to enjoy. “He has three sons, all in high school and middle school,” said…