Posts by Laura Neesen
Lincoln’s Powderhook game-changing for outdoor aficionados
Eric Dinger, enthusiastic entrepreneur and outdoorsman, sought to solve a problem he personally faced – finding enough time to pursue his fondness for hunting and fishing. He discovered that many others in his community of outdoor enthusiasts experience the same problem. He also found another problem compounding the lack of time – that is, the…
Read MoreInterview with Dusty Davidson: Flywheel’s first days forward
SPN recently caught up with Dusty Davidson, co-founder of Flywheel, to reflect on the evolution of the company, and how far it has come from the days of its founding to its recent acquisition. It can reasonably be said that strong, scalable companies that survive are those built on firm foundations. From the right team…
Read MoreWP Engine to acquire Omaha-based Flywheel
The acquisition, the largest to date in the WordPress industry, enables WP Engine to now power more than 120,000 brands and agencies in 150 countries across seven offices globally.
Read MoreHigher Learning Technologies helps test-takers ace the exam
Higher Learning Technologies (HLT) is helping healthcare students learn efficiently and is providing practitioners a platform to master clinical competence. The company is based in Coralville, Iowa, and was founded in 2012. The company provides a mobile and online learning tool for exam preparation and quick and easy clinical reference. The platform offers engaging study…
Read MoreSt. Louis-based Pixel Press launching Bloxels EDU 2.0 and New Client Services Division in the Cortex Innovation District
Summer is in full swing, and keeping the kiddos engaged and learning during their break from the classroom can be a challenge. Why not make it fun? Pixel Press, a St. Louis-based startup founded in 2013 by Robin Rath, CEO, and Rob Bennet, CTO, has clever and unique video gaming resources that blend physical play…
Read MoreRezilient enables doctors to perform physical exams over the Internet
While some senior living providers have adopted technologies such as telehealth (i.e. Skype for medical appointments), these platforms are limited in what a doctor can diagnose through the platform. Rezilient is aiming to solve these problems by building technology that extends telehealth beyond just communication, enabling doctors to deliver comprehensive, convenient, and high-quality care to residents where they live.
Read MoreOmaha-based Centese shakes up post-operative surgical drainage technology
The company’s product Thoraguard automates post-surgical chest tube management in order to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
Read MoreNobl continues to help hospitals and clinics improve the patient experience
Nobl has developed a platform that is changing how healthcare organizations provide care and receive feedback to improve patients’ experiences. This is done by using the application for rounding in different care environments and for a variety of purposes. The platform is designed to replace manually tracked processes done on paper; it is built to…
Read MoreLincoln-based Canary Sound Design innovates intelligent sound in the OR
A small team of medical practitioners is bringing safety to sound in operating rooms. Canary Sound Design, a Lincoln-based company, is the creator of CanaryBox, a smart music solution for the OR that is designed to reduce or silence music at appropriate times based on certain signals from the patient. Canary Sound Design Founder…
Read MoreNorth Bend-based CropMetrics optimizes irrigation with sensors, science, and service
CropMetrics is giving growers greater insights in their irrigation practices with its precision irrigation management software platform and service offering. Unpredictability is an enduring facet of agriculture; from wind and rain to sun and soil, farmers must be masters at managing the countless variable conditions that affect their business. CropMetrics is innovating a technology solution…
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