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Newsletter, Oct. 2 – OMAPOD and SPSW

Entrepreneur and writer Tony Bock is creator of the daily OMAPOD podcast and newsletter. Bock recently sat down with me, SPN Editor Stefanie Monge, to talk about the first-ever Silicon Prairie Startup Week.

The 3-part series shares the backstory of why SPN and our partners saw an opportunity for a multi-city, multi-day event series to connect and celebrate Nebraska’s startup community. Plus, insight into what it’s like to be an indie media outlet serving a niche audience. You’ll also hear details of how to submit your startup to the pitch competition with a $10k grand prize.

This week on SPN, get a behind the scenes look at Silicon Prairie Startup Week via OMAPOD. Then be sure to join us at events Nov. 11-16, 2024!

Upcoming Events

  • Attend the webinar, HR Basics: When Growing from Start-Up to 20+ Employees – Session 1, Tuesday, October 8, 1-2:30 p.m., to learn about culture and compliance.
  • Join the next Scale Omaha event, From “Not Possible” To $6 Billion Per Year with Andy Liakos, Co-Founder Proxibid, 6-8 p.m., Thursday, October 17 at Modus Coworking in Omaha.
  • Register for the Startup to Success Small Business Conference hosted by Nebraska Enterprise Fund, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Friday, October 18 at DC Centre Banquet Facility in Omaha.
  • The Tech Nebraska Summit is coming to Omaha for its second year on Thursday, November 7 at the Hilton Omaha. Early bird registration is available through October 4.
  • IO2024 Summit: Innovation Unfiltered kicks off Silicon Prairie Startup Week on Monday, November 11 at Rococo Theatre in Lincoln. Use code SPN50 for $50 off any ticket.

See more events on SPN »

ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem

  • Submissions for the Silicon Prairie Startup Week Pitch Competition close this Sunday, October 6 at 11:59 p.m. CDT. Don’t miss your chance to compete for $10k!
  • Read a preview of the Hustle Conference for entrepreneurs coming up on October 9 in Omaha.
  • U.S. Rep. Mike Flood is hosting the Flyover Fintech conference for a second year in Lincoln later this month.
  • Video: Omaha founder and CEO Jennifer Lea shares her inspiration for starting two companies in less than five years.
  • SPN is launching the Ecosystem Project to track the impact and influence of individuals and companies on the Nebraska startup community over the past several decades. Tell us who we should talk to!

Have an announcement or event you’d like to share in an upcoming newsletter? Send it to tips@siliconprairienews.com.

Until next week!

Sincerely,

Stefanie Monge, SPN Editor

Stefanie Monge, Editor

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