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Prairie Portrait: Michael Bird of Spindustry Digital
Silicon Prairie News: What compelled you to pursue both computer information systems and marketing at a time when, as you say, “that combination was not a thing”? | Michael Bird: It was just pursuing my passions. I had a wonderful computer programming teacher in high school, Jack McGrath in Denver, Colorado, but chose business school…
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Brewspace DSM wins the Creative Capital Pitch Session
A crowd of more than 60 people filled the room last night for the first Des Moines incarnation of the Creative Capital Pitch Session. The event kicked off with a presentation by Steven Smith of Des Moines-based GCommerce. Steven shared his experiences in raising capital throughout his career and advised the contestants on the what…
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Creative Capital Pitch Session: You’re invited to help choose the winner
You’re personally invited to participate in Silicon Prairie News’ first Des Moines event, the Creative Capital Pitch Session this Thursday, January 28 at Dos Rios (316 Court Avenue) in downtown Des Moines. Co-produced by the Technology Association of Iowa, the Creative Capital Pitch Session event will feature pitches by eight contestants chosen from 22 ideas…