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  • Brad Dwyer tells the Hatchlings story at BIZ luncheon (Video)

    When Brad Dwyer created Hatchlings in 2008, he was a college sophomore who viewed the game as little more than an entertaining way to pass a weekend in the dorms. “At the time,” Dwyer said, “I just thought it was going to be another fun project that I did.” Far from it. Hatchlings, a game…

  • Social Money’s Ferrari discusses “The Pivot” at BIZ luncheon (Video)

    As SmartyPig approached its fifth birthday, company brass took a hard look at what the Des Moines-based startup had become. There was, without question, plenty to celebrate for the goal-based, social savings company. “We had this really great, kick-ass brand,” said Michael Ferrari, who co-founded the company in 2007. “We had global industry recognition. …

  • BIZ Luncheon Series: Christian Gurney on product build and launch

    The Business Innovation Zone in Des Moines, led by Mike Colwell, holds a series of educational luncheons, the Business Insights and Networking Luncheon Series, for entrepreneurs in Central Iowa. Each event in the series features a speaker from the Des Moines community with either expertise or thought leadership in an area that’s applicable to people…

  • Events: AIM event featuring Hudl, TechBrew, Startup Spouses and more

    Every Monday, look for our events post to keep you in the loop on the happenings of the week. From meetups and conferences to workshops and pitch sessions, if it’s happening in the Silicon Prairie, you’ll find it here. For more, visit our events page for a calendar of upcoming events from us and others…

  • Events: DeMo, Tech Startup Happy Hour, Pecha Kucha and more

    With so many events going on this week, you’re going to have to pull out those calendars. Tonight, BitMethod picks up from its spring Builder’s Forum when it hosts the first DeMo event. On Tuesday in Kansas City, Augie Grasis (left) will speak at the Technology Entrepreneurs Speakers Program and the two-day E-Day conference kicks…

  • Events: Chris Pirillo Meetup, Cowork Wednesday, Venture Friday and more

    Mark your calendars for a full week of great events on the Prairie with one of our own tonight. Tonight we will be hosting a meetup in Des Moines with Chris Pirillo. On Wednesday, take part in Cowork Wednesday at the Vault Coworking & Collaboration Space in Cedar Rapids, or join BIZ’s Business Insights and…

  • Events: BIZ Luncheon, TechBrew and Albumdrops launch party

    Iowa has two out of three events happening on the Prairie this week, with Omaha coming in right at the end with a launch party for Albumdrops.com. On Wednesday, folks can gather in Des Moines for BIZ’s Business Insights and Networking Luncheon, and the following day, the Technology Association of Iowa invites all to TechBrew…

  • Events: DSM Daily Launch, Startup Drinks, Pecha Kucha and more

    Iowa dominates the events on the Priarie this week starting tonight with a product launch party for DSM Daily (left) and then continuing on Wednesday and Thursday, each day featuring an evening gathering. On Wednesday, there’s also a BIZ Business Insights and Networking Luncheon. Outside of the Iowa events, Pecha Kucha Night will take place…

  • Startup Drinks, Twestivals, Hacks/Hackers & More

    There’s a nice variety of events happening on the Silicon Prairie this week. Things kick off tonight with Startup Drinks Des Moines and tomorrow there’s a Business Innovation Zone luncheon with Dwolla’s Ben Milne that should be a great startup event, as well. This week also sees the return of the annual Twestival, a global…