-
Executive Editor Stefanie Monge is leaving Silicon Prairie News
SPN Executive Editor Stefanie Monge says goodbye after more than three years leading Silicon Prairie News under the Nebraska Journalism Trust umbrella. Her tenure ends May 29.
-
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…
-
newsletter, May 20 – prototype
Prototyping is an important step in bringing a product or invention to life. One inventor at the Hot Shops shared his prototyping journey in pursuit of creating eyewear that stays put without using your ears. His invention is particularly suited for surgeons and dentists, and for children with unique facial features. The MCC Prototype Design…
-
newsletter, May 13 – Q1 VC
Around two dozen Nebraska companies received VC funding in the first quarter of this year. SPN worked with Invest Nebraska to create a snapshot of venture activity in the state for Q1 2026. The list of funded startups has quite a few familiar faces along with some newcomers. Agtech and medtech startups both had a…
-
![[Video] Founder Claudia Muñoz-Nájar reflects on lessons learned from shutting down Build Más](https://siliconprairienews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Thumbnail_Build-Mas-Reflections-with-Claudia-Munoz-Najar.png)
[Video] Founder Claudia Muñoz-Nájar reflects on lessons learned from shutting down Build Más
SPN sat down with Build Más Co-founder and CEO Claudia Muñoz-Nájar following her decision to wind down operations in early 2026. She reflected on her startup journey and shared advice for other early-stage founders in Nebraska.
-
newsletter, may 6 – gr8er plains
The Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholder meeting wasn’t the only gathering of investors in Omaha last week. The Gr8er Plains Summit at Catalyst Omaha hosted startup investors from across the region (and as far away as Canada and Israel) alongside a curated group of high-growth founders. The summit was designed to give insight into the “nuts…
-
newsletter, April 29 – UNL Startup Studio
Four UNL student-led startups are ready to take their companies to the next level after developing their ideas in the Raikes School Startup Studio. The startups were front and center last week to showcase what they’ve accomplished with a $100k investment and lots of sweat equity. Startup Studio is designed to give students career-building experiences…
-
newsletter, April 22 – Werner
Werner Enterprises and the Nebraska Startup Academy have teamed up on an accelerator for early-stage logistics and transportation startups. The inaugural cohort is just kicking off. Werner is no stranger to the Nebraska startup ecosystem. The company has a track record of supporting startups in developing their products, and has participated in corporate pitch days…
-
newsletter, April 15 – Gr8er Plains
The upcoming Gr8er Plains Summit is focused on introducing qualified investors to the ins and outs of investing in venture-backed startups in the Midwest. The event purposely coincides with the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting and will be a gathering of active startup investors and interested investors alongside a curated group of startups from the…
-
[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
