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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…
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David Arnold on the Omaha Model for accelerators
Top tier accelerators like Techstars and YCombinator have built brands based on high-quality results that have generated interest from startups and investors without the need for significant outreach or effort. Due to their success the nation has seen similar programs pop up in each state, and we’re now experiencing increased segmentation between those in rare…
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What’s new at Straight Shot this year?
The Omaha-based Straight Shot accelerator is now accepting applications for its third year program. David Arnold, Managing Director of Straight Shot, is excited about what’s new this summer. “I think we’re ready to take some big steps and do some innovative things with the types of companies we bring in as well as the accelerator…
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10 people to grab coffee with if you’re new to Omaha’s startup community
While the Silicon Prairie may span across several states, include vastly different types of companies and entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds (and football rivalries), supportive communities are one factor that tie them all together. Whether you’re in Omaha or Des Moines, Kansas City or Cedar Rapids, you’ll find people who really care about helping their fellow…
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The evolution of an accelerator: how Straight Shot is growing for year three
About the author: David Arnold is managing director of Straight Shot, a 90-day accelerator that aims to help software as a service and e-commerce startups. The conclusion of the 90-day mentorship process for an accelerator like Straight Shot marks a shift not only for participating founders but also for those who are tasked with running…
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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…
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Straight Shot kickoff: Help these companies get to their goals faster
When Corey Anand, a startup founder out of Chicago, was asked to join Straight Shot, an accelerator in Omaha, he was ready to get out of his element. “I’ve never been to Omaha, but this was three months out of my life that I could be heads down and work on my company,” Anand said…
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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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Straight Shot accelerator announces mentor list for second class
The initial list of mentors for Straight Shot’s second accelerator class includes local entrepreneurs and subject matter-experts, along with several new mentors from across the Midwest…
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Omaha startup leaders hope Event Draft takes community to next level
A group of Omaha startup community members hopes a football-like draft for dates will bring a more consistent lineup of gatherings and help create a more unified, empowered startup environment in 2014. They’re calling it the “Event Draft” because they want startup community members to each take a week for an event they’ll plan and…