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newsletter, Feb. 18 – Pipeline Entrepreneurs

Pipeline Entrepreneurs announced its latest cohorts of Fellows and Pathfinders. Nebraska founders have a strong presence representing eight of the 28 companies selected.

Pipeline is a regional support organization based in Kansas City that helps high-growth founders build their businesses and network. Pipeline Fellowship is a program designed for high-growth founders who are working on their venture full time. The cohort of 2026 fellows includes five entrepreneurs from Nebraska.

Pathfinders is a program designed for early-stage founders from underrepresented backgrounds who are working on their startup part-time. The 2026 Pathfinder cohort includes three entrepreneurs from Nebraska.

You’ll probably recognize some familiar faces among the 2026 cohorts from participation in previous accelerators and other engagement with the local startup community.

Check out the full list of Nebraska founders and what they’re working on in the story on SPN.

Upcoming Events

  • Register for Blueprint to Business, a free interactive business plan workshop, Friday, Feb. 20, 1-3 p.m., at Central Community College in Grand Island.
  • Join NBDC APEX Accelerator for a free virtual session on How to Build a Strong Government Sales Strategy, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 12-1:30 p.m. 
  • Sign up for Blueprint to Business, a free interactive business plan workshop, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at Don’t Panic Labs in Lincoln. 
  • Attend the next Idea Pub: Morning Edition, Thursday, Feb. 26, 9-11 a.m., at Catalyst in the EDGE District in Omaha.
  • Check out the Quarterly Omaha Data Science Meetup, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2-4:30 p.m. at Casual Pint in Omaha.

See more events on SPN »

ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem

  • Workshop surpasses 100 employees as it nears five-year anniversary
  • Open Range launches networking dinner series to spark conversations and connections
  • Meet Argus AI Co-founder and CEO Robert Putt in the latest Prairie Portrait
  • The Nebraska Women in Tech Summit is back for its second year to celebrate and support women in technology roles
  • IO2026 Summit to convene ‘ties and T-shirts’ for corporate-startup learning and networking on Midwest innovation

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Until next week!

Sincerely,

Stefanie Monge, SPN Editor

Stefanie Monge, Executive Editor

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