Startup Weekend

  • First-ever Startup Weekend Omaha to be held March 19-21

    With Startup Weekend Des Moines kicking off in a few hours (and some in Omaha kicking themselves for not making the trip), I think this post is just in time. Startup…

  • dmJuice: ‘The Des Moines startup scene: A call to action’

    Great writeup by Shane Reiser, organizer of Startup Weekend and recently named curator of Des Moines Startup Digest, on dmJuice.com today: The Des Moines startup scene: A call to action | It’s important in any city to cultivate a culture that encourages entrepreneurial activity…

  • Des Moines community addresses need for better capital pitches

    Access to capital is an important element of any entrepreneurial ecosystem. Often, the path to that capital begins with a pitch where you have a limited amount of time to educate, persuade and convince an investor that your idea is worth their time and money. The ability to put together a cogent pitch is not…

  • Event newsletter Startup Digest launches in Des Moines March 1

    When Chris McCann moved to Silicon Valley last summer he wanted to get to know others in the entrepreneurial…

  • Building an entrepreneurial ecosystem: A vibrant social scene

    Today, I’d like to continue a series we talk about frequently: building an entrepreneurial ecosystem. On several occasions, we’ve referenced a list that Sarah Lacy came up with: Every center of innovation needs a cocktail of things…

  • SPN interviews Shane Reiser of Startup Weekend

    Upon moving to Des Moines from St. Louis two years ago, Shane Reiser heard a lot of would-be entrepreneurs talking about their ideas but few taking action. He sought out to create an event to encourage bringing those ideas to fruition, and in the summer of 2009, he connected with the national staff of the…

  • Startup Weekend Des Moines is a success

    I first met Geoff a few months ago after he reached out to me indicating he was considering moving back to Omaha and wanted to sit down and chat about the community developing in the city. After connecting him with several individuals and organizations around town, I’m happy to announce that Geoff is indeed moving…

  • Startup Weekend Kansas City

    Our friends to the south in Kansas City have set a date for the region’s first Startup Weekend. It will be held from April 24th-26th, at a the Enterprise Center of Johnson County. Check out the official website for all the details as they are made available. Of course SPN will update you with retails…

  • Vote for Startup Weekend in Omaha

    We’re in the process of organizing a Startup Weekend event in Omaha, and we need your help! For those that don’t know what Startup Weekend is… Startup Weekend recruits a highly motivated group of developers, business managers, startup enthusiasts, marketing gurus, graphic artists and more to a 54 hour event that builds communities, companies and…