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newsletter, July 22 – Buildertrend AI
Hiya folks, Lev here. In our informal survey about what AI tools you’re using, the balance of power seems to rest with Anthropic’s Claude. Two people mentioned not trusting OpenAI’s morals and, as a result, keeping further away from ChatGPT. Not scientific by any means, but a fun way to take the temperature. On to…
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Joseph Young, veteran economic developer, takes the helm as the new CEO of the Nebraska Chamber
In 2011, Young helped pass the Business Innovation Act, the cornerstone state program helping startups. He also has worked across the Nebraska business community on policy issues. Young takes the helm of the NE Chamber as the state wrestles with brain drain and job growth issues.
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newsletter, July 8 – Goldenrod
Hiya folks, Lev here. What AI providers are you using and why? Tell us here — I’m curious if ChatGPT will rate as low in our poll as it seems anecdotally from talking with folks. Now to this week’s feature story: The $6.5 million seed raised by Goldenrod Therapeutics, a Houston-based startup working with an…
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Goldenrod Therapeutics raises $6.5 million to test UNMC-created drug that could change modern medicine
Incubated by Houston-based Fannin Innovation Studio, the 11h drug created in Nebraska will move toward phase 1 clinical trials in humans. If successful, it could serve as a miracle treatment for incurable neurodegenerative diseases.
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Global agtech startups choose Nebraska in new Spur Startup Sandbox Validation Program
Four international startups will be working with University of Nebraska researchers, industry partners and local farmers to test and validate their technologies. The initiative is the brainchild of Ankit Chandra, the founder of Spur Ventures, a UNL-backed agtech support organization.
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Can fintech cut fossil fuels and spur renewables? With algorithmic trading tools, Doomsun bets yes
The Lincoln-based startup was co-founded by two longtime software engineers in the financial industry. Guided equally by a love of solving engineering problems and environmentalist aims, Doomsun is creating automated financial market tools for all industries with an eye on today’s energy transition.
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newsletter, June 24 – Doomsun
Hiya folks, Lev here. If you could ask Nebraska venture capitalists one question, what would it be? Click on our quick poll here and let us know. We’re testing out a snappy “SPN Asks” segment to hear more from you, get feedback for story ideas and keep a finger on the pulse of Nebraska’s startup…
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Applications open for the second cohort of the Steel Works Health Accelerator
The four-month program is meant to help pre-seed companies prepare their go-to-market strategies for the complex world of healthcare. Prospective companies are invited to apply by July 3.
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Tickets available for OMA x AI, UNO’s June 30 conference on all things artificial intelligence
OMA x AI is the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s way of setting a citywide agenda for AI use at local companies and organizations. The conference will include speakers from Nebraska companies like Buildertrend and Pedal Works, with sessions ranging from how founders can use AI to the way local hospitals are deploying AI tools.
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newsletter, June 17 – Hudl@20
Hiya folks, Lev here. Last week on Tuesday, my SPN co-conspirator Ben Goeser got to see downtown Lincoln enveloped by roughly 1,300 “Hudlies” — employees of the sportstech giant Hudl. They were in town for a company retreat that also celebrated Hudl’s 20th anniversary. Over those two decades, Hudl went from three co-founders to being…
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