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Going commercial and a new CEO at Appsky

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This week on SPN we introduce VisionSync, a new startup that aims to commercialize UNMC’s strategy execution management software after nearly 10 years of internal use and refinement at UNMC. Taylor Korensky recently stepped down as Appsky CEO to lead the new company, which was developed by the UNeTech Institute at UNMC.

Learn more about VisionSync and the leadership transition at Appsky in the story on SPN.

Upcoming Events

  • On a mission to Educate, Inspire and Connect Entrepreneurs, 1 Million Cups happens Wednesday mornings in Omaha, Lincoln and Norfolk. (weekly)
  • You’re invited to the Nebraska Tech Collaborative Networking Mixer on Thursday, March 14 at Glacial Till Vineyard in Ashland.
  • Sign up to attend the AIM Thought Leadership Series “Demystifying AI” on Tuesday, March 26 at Peter Kiewit Institute in Omaha.
  • RSVP for the 37th Annual New Venture Competition on Thursday, April 18 at the Rococo Theatre in Lincoln.
  • Check out the next Nebraska Startup Job Mixer on Friday, April 19 at The Granary in Ralston.

See more events on SPN »

ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem

  • Read about the all new Silicon Prairie Startup Week—a combined celebration between Omaha and Lincoln, happening Nov. 11-16.
  • Lincoln (No. 3) and Omaha (No. 9) both made the Coworking Cafe list of America’s Top Cities for Work/Life Balance & Mental Health 2024.
  • See what’s new at SPN’s parent organization in this update from Nebraska Journalism Trust Executive Director Matt Wynn.
  • Save the Date for 2024 Insurtech on the Silicon Prairie (no affiliation with SPN) on Oct. 28-29.
  • Registration is open for the next 10 Hour Challenge in Kearney on Saturday, April 27.

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Until next week!

Sincerely,

Stefanie Monge, SPN Editor

Stefanie Monge, Executive Editor

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