Traci Hancock

  • Aksarben Innovation Initiative is an Omaha collaboration for validation

    A new startup program focused on executing a business model canvas and lean principles aims to help early-stage startups figure out if their idea is viable. The new 10-week entrepreneurial endeavor, Aksarban Innovation Initiative, is using the Lean LaunchPad to help five startups: MultiMechanics, Techno FYI, Discovery Collective, Innovative Wellness and another undisclosed company. They’re…

  • Traci Hancock discusses mission and successes of Innovation Accelerator

    The following article is part of a special insert in the June 3-9 issue of The Reader, a weekly newspaper focusing on the area’s culture. | For high-tech entrepreneurs, cutting-edge communicators and government grant recipients, making the right connections sometimes means the difference between explosive growth and standing still. Enter Innovation Accelerator, located at the…

  • MVF: High growth business initiatives discussed at June’s networking dinner

    I apologize for my tardiness on posting this video. Through our partnership with the Midlands Venture Forum, we’ve agreed to post video of all of their events. Although this took place over a month ago, I still strongly encourage you to check it out as it covers the current efforts of four people and organizations…

  • Five young professionals organize non-profit to put on inaugural MAHA Music Festival

    After launching their website a week ago, the organizers of the inaugural MAHA Music Festival held a press announcement today making it official. Saturday, August 29th, Dashboard Confessionals will be headlining a six band line-up that will be expanded in coming months to include local acts, as well. The announcement, which took place at the…