Posts by Rod Armstrong
QA with Paul Jarrett: Moving forward and his ‘aha’ moment that led to Bulu’s success
Bulu, Inc. has been in the news recently with announcements of private label Subscription Boxes for some major clients. Co-Founder Paul Jarrett recently moderated a panel of big brand representatives at SubSummit, a three-day conference in New Orleans devoted to connecting and growing the Subscription Box industry. SPN caught up with Bulu CEO & Co-Founder,…
Read MoreMultiMechanics’ MultiMech 19.0 release expands on software’s capabilities and speed
MultiMechanics, an Omaha-based developer of multiscale composite modeling and simulation software, has announced the release of MultiMech 19.0. The release will improve the breadth and run times of multiscale composite simulations. “This will help get materials to market faster,” said Dr. Flavio Souza, MultiMechanics President & CTO. “We can speed up that process through simulation,…
Read MoreBREWSENSE offers beer brewers piece of mind from virtually anywhere
Corporate innovation usually brings to mind large companies trying to introduce an entrepreneurial mindset into their business. But that’s not always the case. Lincoln startup BREWSENSE grew out of I.D.E.A. Labs, an innovation group inside of KZValve, an engineering, design & manufacturing company in nearby Greenwood, Nebraska. “(KZValve owner) Keith Ziegenbein’s mindset is that you…
Read MoreMore than 600 attend Heartland Shark Tank casting call
The first step in getting on Shark Tank, the reality TV startup pitch competition, is a casting call. On April 6, 150 teams got their chance to pitch to one of five casting producers in Lincoln. The event was organized by the Engler Entrepreneurship Program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. “This is the time of…
Read MoreLincoln’s businesses, schools and nonprofits come together to support future entrepreneurs
For the second year in a row, a collaboration among Lincoln businesses, schools and nonprofit organizations has launched the Future Builders Challenge. The challenge kicked off with an inspiration rally on March 5 at The Career Academy, attended by community leaders, students and their families. “You are part of a very special group of people,”…
Read MoreStart something new at Lincoln’s Techstars Startup Weekend
There’s a lot you can do in 54 hours. You could drive round-trip between Lincoln, Nebraska and Key West, Florida. You could watch 25 full-length movies or maybe finish the entire Harry Potter series. By participating in Lincoln’s Techstars Startup Weekend on January 25-27, you can also start a business and get it running within…
Read MoreLincoln hotel focuses on innovation and supporting local entrepreneurs
Hotels may not be the first market segment that comes to mind when you consider corporate innovation. But the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln is an example of innovation that incorporates mobile technologies, opportunities for entrepreneurs and individuals with disabilities, and environmental consciousness. “In Spring 2018, The Cornhusker updated all door locks to keyless entry, including 300 guest rooms, offices…
Read MoreClass Intercom creates communities with social media management platform for finance and education sectors
In October 2017, SPN profiled Class Intercom, a collaboration between Striv and Social Assurance designed to engage students in managing social media content for their schools. Since that time, the platform has grown to more than 9,000 users in 17 states. SPN caught up with Co-Founder Ben Pankonin for an update. “We’ve been having a…
Read MoreQuilting startup MemoryStitch finds niche market in online retail
Many of us probably have a drawer full of old t-shirts acquired over the years. They’re rarely if ever worn anymore, but some have sentimental value that makes it hard to toss them or turn them into rags. Lincoln startup MemoryStitch has a solution – turn them into quilts. “It’s a niche market,” said Social…
Read MoreNMotion Demo Day will highlight 6 new startups breaking onto the Lincoln, Nebraska scene
The sixth cohort of the NMotion Accelerator will pitch their businesses at Demo Day on Thursday, December 6th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Rococo Theater in Lincoln. “It’s been really good,” said Christina Oldfather, Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship with the Lincoln Partnership for Economic Development and Interim Co-Managing Director for NMotion. “We’re…
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