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newsletter, May 27 – goodbye

Some personal news. This is my last newsletter and last week leading Silicon Prairie News.

Over the last 3+ years my intention has always been to make entrepreneurship feel more visible and accessible in Nebraska. I’m proud of the stories we’ve told and the ways SPN has helped innovative Nebraskans connect to resources and one another. Silicon Prairie Startup Week has been a joy and career highlight. 

Now the time has come to pass the baton. Thank you for supporting and following along. I’m excited to see what the next chapter holds for SPN and the startup community.

Read my full farewell post on SPN.

Upcoming Events

  • Drop in for Free Coworking Day at Elevator Co-Warehousing locations in Omaha and Lincoln, Monday, June 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Check out the next AI Omaha Meetup: Creative AI Across Music, Video, Art & Education, Thursday, June 4, 5:30-7 p.m., at Catalyst in the EDGE District.
  • Save your spot at the Tech Omaha Summer Party Thursday, June 25, 5-9:30 p.m., at Slowdown. 
  • Get your ticket to the OMA x AI Conference, Tuesday, June 30, on the University of Nebraska at Omaha campus.
  • Registration is open for AgTech Connect 2026, Wednesday, July 15, at Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center in Lincoln.

See more events on SPN »

ICYMI: Updates from around the ecosystem

  • New AgTech Innovation Map shows Nebraska startup ecosystem getting stronger despite few exits
  • Meet AgSolaire Founder Bill Berzonsky in the latest Prairie Portrait
  • Five Things: 2026 CANalytics conference for data scientists
  • Local inventor uses MCC Prototype Design Lab to scale eyewear solution for dentists and surgeons
  • More than a hackathon: Open Range and Techstars bring Startup Weekend to Omaha June 5-7

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, Executive Editor

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