PrairieCast

  • PrairieCast: Dusty Davidson of BrightMix & Silicon Prairie News

    This week, Andy Brudtkuhl and I talk with someone that many in this community know, Silicon Prairie News co-founder Dusty Davidson. Dusty talks about his experiences as an entrepreneur with both Silicon Prairie News and BrightMix, BrightMix’s Tripleseat product, what he’s learned as BrightMix transitioned from a consulting firm to a product company, and the…

  • PrairieCast: Ben Milne of Dwolla

    In the second episode of PrairieCast we have our first guest, Ben Milne of cash-transfer startup Dwolla. Ben discusses entrepreneurship in Des Moines, Dwolla’s expansion to California, and what he’s learned since his company launched late last year. Additionally, we premiered a new “Week in Review” segment where Andy Brudtkuhl and I discuss the stories…

  • Dwolla announces California expansion

    Cash transfer startup Dwolla has announced that they will be expanding to their second state on March 1, 2010 when they open up their service to consumers and merchants…

  • Weekly Wrap Up

    Mentioned this week * Filming on location at Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts, amongst the Borderland Abstraction exhibition * PrairieCast podcast with Geoff Wood and Andy Brudtkuhl launches * Awesome Camp tomorrow * What Cheer Open House tomorrow * PechaKucha recap * Introduce show’s guest, Hesse McGraw, curator of the Bemis * Talk of…

  • Teaming up with Andy Brudtkuhl, PrairieCast podcast launches

    I’m very excited to announce the first Silicon Prairie News podcast: PrairieCast. PrairieCast will originate in Des Moines and focus on local stories of entrepreneurship and innovation as well as those from around the Prairie. PrairieCast is hosted by Andy Brudtkuhl (pictured left) and I. Andy is an entrepreneur and experienced podcaster. Find out more…