[Video] The Gr8er Plains Summit aims to encourage individuals to invest in VC-backed Midwest startups

The upcoming Gr8er Plains Summit is focused on educating qualified investors on the ins and outs of investing in venture capital-backed startups in the Midwest. The event coincides with the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting and aims to convene active startup investors with interested investors and a curated group of startups from the region.

Stefanie Monge

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April 15, 2026

SPN sat down with NMotion powered by gener8tor General Partner Scott Henderson to chat about the upcoming Gr8er Plains Summit in Omaha.

The Gr8er Plains Summit is designed to educate qualified investors about the opportunity to diversify their financial portfolio by investing in venture capital-backed startups. The event takes place May 1 at Catalyst Omaha in the EDGE District.

The summit coincides with the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting and builds on the Piece by Piece Summit hosted by the UNeTech Institute in 2025. The Gr8ter Plains Summit is spearheaded by NMotion powered by gener8tor in collaboration with the Greater Omaha Chamber and Nebraska Department of Economic Development, in addition to UNeTech and UNeMed.

Event organizers said the goal is to expose people already invested in real estate and other asset classes to the “nuts and bolts” of startup investing. Topics will include deal flow analysis and due diligence. Active startup investors from across the Midwest and Great Plains region will share criteria they use when deciding whether to invest.

Interested investors will learn from experienced investors and meet a curated group of startups from the region. Beyond regional impact, the summit offers a chance to explore the local connection to other global capital markets. Delegations from Israel and Canada will be present.

The goal of the event is to help create a deeper bench of investors who can provide needed follow-on capital for startups scaling in Nebraska.

Learn more about the Gr8er Plains Summit and request an invite here.

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Stefanie Monge

Stefanie Monge is the editor of Silicon Prairie News. She is a seasoned startup strategist, community builder and journalist with a passion for entrepreneurship and experience as a founder herself. Stefanie has spent the last 15 years working with startups around the world. She was the first-ever entrepreneurship reporter at the Omaha World-Herald where she wrote about startups and small business in the late 2000s. Since her time at the Omaha World-Herald, Stefanie has spent 12 years promoting equity and access in STEM fields, has 10 years of experience producing corporate wellness and team-building events, and has served as a startup advisor and board member for six years. Stefanie is an avid traveler, having backpacked around the world for 2 years as a digital nomad. She is the founder and executive producer of international leadership development retreats and conferences, including GETconf (Gender Equity in Tech Conference), Think Start Do Women’s Entrepreneurship Series, and Welcor Retreats.