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What is Prairie Moves?
Published Tuesdays and Thursdays, Prairie Moves keeps our readers informed about career moves, media coverage, product development and more from the companies and individuals we cover on Silicon Prairie News.
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Editor’s note: Added this week, a Google Fiber Watch section, one that’s sure to heat up as things speed up in Kansas City.
New Tech
- JimmyGood Technology (Kansas City) released MindPush, an anonymous messaging app – Android Marketplace, Press Release and SPN
- The Greater Des Moines Public Art Foundation released DSM Public Art, an app providing a self-guided tour of public art in the area; Matt Blair of Elsewise LLC designed the software – Apple App Store and Press Release
Product/Business Development
- Syncbak (Marion, Iowa) announced its internet television platform will include two national channels – Press Release
Mentions
- Syncbak (Marion, Iowa) – TV News Check: “Mobile DTV Demonstrates Progress At CES“
- Dwolla (Des Moines) – Forbes.com: “10 Financial Innovations That Make Your Life Easier in 2012“, Twilio: “Dwolla Offers “A Dollar for Your Thoughts’ ” and The Republic, Columbus, Ind.: “Will a tiny Square change the way you shop?“
Blogged
- Andy Lynn of Kickanotch guest post on iMedia Connection: “Why your mobile apps are failing“
- StartupCity Des Moines: “Brand Yourself“
- Jack Perry of Syncbak: “CES Day 1-“
- Oxide Design: “Put yourself out there“
- StartupCity Des Moines: “Meet the Intern: David Ziemann“
Google Fiber Watch
- Business Insider: “Google Engineer Urs Holzle: Speed Is King“
Misc.
- The Technology Association of Iowa and Iowa Economic Development Authority’s announced i2iowa Investors and Innovators Forum – Des Moines Register and SPN
- StartupIowa announced Startup Fair – Announcement and SPN
- Des Moines Register: “Apple co-founder WOZ to speak in WDM“
- Ben Milne of Dwolla (Des Moines) was announced as a speaker at Future Insights in April – futureinsights.com
- Juice profiled the artist who designs Dwolla’s (Des Moines) T-shirts: “Home sweet warehouse“
- Ignite Lincoln announced its upcoming lineup – ignitelincoln.org
- Also, Silicon Prairie News mentions: Geoff Wood – Juice: “Making it: From hobby to business“, Danny Schreiber – Omahype: “2012 New Year’s Resolutions: Part IV” and Jeff Slobotski – Under 30 CEO: “10 New Year’s Resolutions for the Budding Entrepreneur“
